"Had any news from home?"
"Yes, yesterday. They're all well, and they told me to give you their love if I saw you, and to give you half the postal order they sent me."
The soldier searched in his pocket.
"The only thing is that I haven't been able to get hold of the postmaster to cash it. But, if you want it...."
"No, you keep it! I've got more money than I want."
"All right, then. Uncle and auntie both sent their love.... Hallo! I mustn't lose my company.... I believe we're going to rest a bit...."
"They say so. In that case we shall see each other again soon.... So long!"
Their hands met. The infantryman made a step forward.
"I'll tell them I've seen you when I write."
"Yes, so will I!"