“Why,” exclaimed Jennie in mock astonishment, “I thought you knew Colonel Brent!”
It was Billy’s turn to be astonished.
“What’s that got to do⸺” he began.
“Don’t you know what daddy does with flying officers who daren’t fly without a nurse?”
“I—I’m afraid I don’t.”
“He lets them live on base pay until they’re transferred to the infantry, where they belong. Daddy sees that they’re transferred, too. So, you see, you’re not going to fly a kiwi this afternoon after all.”
“Hallelujah! What time’s tea?”
“Five o’clock. Who’s coming, please?”
“Bill Cobb.”
“I thought so,” declared Jennie.