“A what?”
“Auger, sir, to bore holes with.”
“Are you in earnest?”
“I am, sir. I wish one about two inches in diameter if I can get it, but if not I can use a smaller one. I should like to have a saw, but I fear I cannot use it to advantage.”
“Are you thinking of building a house?” questioned the officer whimsically.
“No, sir, but I am going to partially tear down one. When may I have it?”
“Now. I will order it, or shall I send it to the canteen?”
“Neither, I think,” decided Grace after refection. “I think I shall have some one call for it. Please see that it is well wrapped so that no one can tell from the appearance of the package what is in it. Good morning, sir. I must return to the canteen or I shall be in difficulties,” she added laughingly, and saluting, walked out without another word.