"Who is it, Cameron ?" he said.

"Do I know him ?" "I don't know, sir, whether you do or not.

It's young McPherson of Edmonton, an awfully decent chap, and my very best friend." "May I go up with you, Duncan?
I know Colonel Tait and Captain Gregg, who are at the Mill, I understand." "I would be awfully glad if you would, but I hardly liked to ask you.

It hasn't the reputation of being a very healthy place, I hear." "All right, Cameron.

I'm going up," said Barry.
Upon enquiry they found that they were too late for the transports, and again the question arose as to whether, in view of the major's order, they should make the attempt by themselves.
"It was not really an order, I think, sir," said Cameron.