I had behind me the thousands of hours in the jacket, and, plus that, I had faith in what Morrell had told me.
"Now, laugh, damn you, laugh," said the Warden to me.

"Start that smile you've been bragging about." So, while my lungs panted for a little air, while my heart threatened to burst, while my mind reeled, nevertheless I was able to smile up into the Warden's face..