"So you think you are going to see Bogie Man."
"Yes, sir, I am."
"You're not, as sure as my name is Colonel Solemncholly."
"Excuse me, but I am," said Billy staunchly.
"I knew it, I knew it," said the Colonel, sadly. "He is too fat to give up easily—goodness, how I hate fat people—they laugh."
"Don't you ever laugh, sir?"
"I'd be court martialed if I did."
"But aren't you Commander?" asked Billy.
Private Tear.