The Advantages of an Air Raid The train was abominably late.

It was due at eight-twenty-seven, but it was nearly ten when we reached St Pancras.

I had resolved to go straight to my rooms in Westminster, buying on the way a cap and waterproof to conceal my uniform should anyone be near my door on my arrival.

Then I would ring up Blenkiron and tell him all my adventures.
I breakfasted at a coffee-stall, left my pack and rifle in the cloak-room, and walked out into the clear sunny morning.
I was feeling very pleased with myself.

Looking back on my madcap journey, I seemed to have had an amazing run of luck and to be entitled to a little credit too.