"The war is quite over there now, isn't it?" asked Sam.
"Yes," answered the captain, somewhat drily. "And so is yours in the Cubapines, I understand."
"Yes," said Sam. "I think the Cubapine war and the South African war are about equally over."
"Do you see that lieutenant there between your friend and the parson?"
"Yes."
"He got the Victorious Cross in South Africa. He saved a sergeant's life under fire. You see his cross?"
"How interesting!" said Sam. "He must be a hero."
