“Where are you calling from?”
“Ramsgate.”
“Get in touch with British Intelligence there. We can’t put you through to the general.”
“Then get me Colonel Holt.”
“He is in conference. Now clear the wire.”
“Don’t hang up or I’ll have your stripes!” Stan shouted.
“Yes, sir,” the voice said quickly.
That meant the operator was a non-com which would make it a little easier.
“Get me Lieutenant Allison at Mess 187. Make it quick.”
The operator did some plugging and after a bit came back with a report.