"I want to get one or two things, and I'd love it." "Come on, then," said the other.

"I'll meet you at the gate in five minutes." Peter got on his Sam Browne and went out, and after a bit Mackay joined him.

They jolted up to town, and went first to the Officers' Store at the E.F.C.Mackay bought some cigarettes, and Peter some flannel collars and a tie.

Together the pair of them strolled round town, and put their heads in at the cathedral at Peter's request.

He had a vision of old grey stone and coloured glass and wide soaring spaces, but his impatient companion hauled him out.