(Tipping him.) Here’s to prove it. (The Shepherd takes the money, but looks rather distrustfully at Varlie. They separate.)
Nora.
(To Recruiting Officer.) My! But you look fine! That’s the first khaki we’ve seen round here.
Re. Off.
It’ll not be the last, Miss. Khaki breeds khaki.
Roto.
(Chuckles. Suddenly, to Robert.) He is the colour of a rabbit, Boss, that’s why.
Robert.
Shut up, you fool. This is serious.