31/44 But soon, I think, they rather liked me. I knew there was everything to learn about these fellows and I went scientifically to work to learn it. And, by Heaven, sir, when once they accepted me, I found I had never been in such splendid company in my life." "My dear boy," I cried in a burst of enthusiasm, "have you had breakfast ?" "Of course I have. At the Union Jack Club--the Tommies' place the other side of the river--bacon and eggs and sausages. I thought I'd never stop eating." "Have some more ?" He laughed. |