‘Button up your collar—it’s cold!’
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‘Dear John,—Will you thank all your friends for such a delightful time? They are such nice boys. By the way, I’ve found out that your commandant has a sister in the next village.
‘We are going to call next week.
‘Aunt Jane.’
CHAPTER XVI.
THE NEW ARMY OFFICER.
‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures. ‘He is as fascinating as, frequently, he is irritating, for he is no lover of conventions. His success is staggering, particularly to the Germans, and his bravery is the talk of the world. I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t. We have to destroy this prejudice, or else remove all those who fail to encourage the bright young men who have led our platoons, companies, and regiments to victory.