“That settles it,” he muttered, firmly. “That docthor won’t get no chance to operate on me.”
“Why not?” asked the nurse, in surprise. “He’s a very clever man.”
“That’s as may be,” the patient said again, his voice cold and strong. “But me name happens to be Patrick.”
WAR’S UNKNOWN HEROES
Some men, dressed in civilian clothes, gathered together in the smoking-room of the hotel, discussing the joys and sorrows of life at the Front.
“Well, I’ve been with the Army and had a very interesting time,” said one.
“Ever got really alone with the enemy?” asked another.
“Rather! I once took two of their officers.”
“Unaided?”