"Eh?... eh? Well, that's true enough. You couldn't get it that day, anyhow. Mr. What's-his-name's told us that."
"Yes, sir."
Then the Rector leaned forward swiftly—to Frank's horror.
"You speak like an educated man."
"Do I, sir? I'm very pleased to hear it."
There was a faint snigger in court.
"Where were you educated?" persisted the Rector.
"Am I bound to incriminate myself, sir?"
"Incriminate?" said the General suddenly interested. "Eh? you mean, after a good education. I see. No, of course you're not, my lad."
"Thank you, sir."