"I believe you are the right stuff, Lieutenant; young enough to be reckless, old enough to know the value of patience.

Are you married ?" I shook my head, with a smile, yet conscious my cheeks were flushed.
"Then I am going to say to you--go, and do the best you can.

Parker will give you any other instructions you desire.

Good-bye, my lad, and good luck." He turned and left the room, my eyes following him until the door closed..