THE MOSQUITO (with renewed vigour). Ping, ping!
THE F.O.O. (savagely). Shut up!
THE JOVIAL VOICE. Working-party? I'll settle them. What's the map reference?
THE F.O.O. They are in Square number—
THE HARMONIOUS BLACKSMITHS (suddenly and stunningly). Whang!
THE F.O.O. Shut up! They are in Square—
FIRST CHATTY SIGNALLER. Hallo, Headquarters! Is the Adjutant there?
Here's the Captain tae speak with him.
AN EAGER VOICE. Is that the Adjutant?
REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS. No, sirr. He's away tae his office. Hold the line while I'll—
THE EAGER VOICE. No you don't! Put me straight through to C Battery—quick! Then get off the line, and stay there! (Much buzzing.) Is that C Battery?