I said I had left it with my kit in the house of my married sister, but I fumbled in giving the address.

I could see that the fellow did not believe a word of it.
Just then up came an A.P.M.He was a pompous dug-out, very splendid in his red tabs and probably bucked up at having just been under fire.
Anyhow he was out to walk in the strict path of duty.
'Tomkins!' he said.

'Tomkins! We've got some fellow of that name on our records.

Bring him along, Wilson.' 'But, sir,' I said, 'I must--I simply must meet my friend.

It's urgent business, and I assure you I'm all right.