"Please tell the President what I say."
Silence. Presently the reply came—
"Here Postmaster-General. The President says impossible. Enemy still in Kroonstad."
"Not much! Here they are, before my eyes. Please believe that there is no mistake."
"Wait a bit." Then, "Where is Piet De Wet?"
"Probably cut off, and on the other side of the town."
"Can you remain there for a while?"
"Yes."
After a while, "You may return now."
"Had I not better remain and watch their movements?"