With the example of men like Leonard Boyce before their eyes, it makes one sick to look at able-bodied young Englishmen trying to wriggle out of their duty to the country.

Well, dear old chap, how are you ?" I assured him that I had recovered from Cliffe and was in my usual state of health.

He rubbed his hands.
"That's good.

Now give me all the news.

What is Boyce's condition?
When will he be able to be moved?
When do you think he'll come back to Wellingsford ?" At this series of questions I pricked a curious ear.
"Am I speaking to the man or the Mayor ?" "The Mayor," said he.