It was not, however, as Inspector that Corporal Cameron served under the gallant Superintendent, but in another equally honourable capacity did they ride away together one bright April morning a few weeks later, on duty for their Queen and country. But that is another story.
“That message ought to be delivered, nurse,” said the doctor thoughtfully.
“But not at once,” replied the nurse.
“It is important,” urged the doctor.
“Yes, but—there are other things.”
“Ah! Other things?”
“Yes, equally—pressing,” said the nurse with an undeniably joyous laugh. The doctor looked at her a moment.
“Ah, nurse,” he said in a shocked tone, “how often have I deprecated your tendency to—”
“I don't care one bit!” laughed the nurse saucily.
“The message ought to be delivered,” insisted the doctor firmly as he moved toward the tent door.