Head of your department, isn't he ?" "Yes, but I only meet him in a business way, of course." "Sure; but that is the way you get to know them best.

Been a soldier, haven't you ?" "Yes, but what made you think that ?" in some surprise at the unexpected query.

The man laughed, lighting a cigar carelessly.
"Oh, it has not been so long since, that the evidence is obliterated.
I've got a habit of noticing things.

The way you sit, and square your shoulders told me you'd been in uniform; besides you're the right age.
Get across to France ?" "Had over a year there," wondering what the fellow could be angling after.

"You didn't get in ?" "No; I was over the limit.