“Fit and fine.”
“And will they win?”
“Sure thing,” said Captain Jack quietly.
“Oh, I hope you are right. But you are so sure,” exclaimed his companion. “The Cornwalls are wonderful, Rupert says.”
“He would.”
“Oh! I forgot you don't think much of Rupert,” sighed Patricia.
“I haven't time, you see,” answered Captain Jack gravely.
“Oh, you know what I mean. It is a pity, too, for he is really very nice. I mean he is so good to me,” sighed Patricia again.
“Don't sigh, Patsy, old girl. It really isn't worth it, you know. How is the supply of choc's keeping up?”
“Now you are thinking me a pig. But tell me about your men. Are they really in form?”