"Of course, you'll want to see round, padre," he said, "but you can do it some other time and with somebody else.

I've seen it once, and that's enough for me.

Let's get on to the club and book a table; there's usually a fearful crowd." Peter was immensely impressed with the crowd of men, the easy greetings of acquaintances, and the way in which one was ignored by the rest.

He was introduced to several people, who were all very cheerful, and in the long dining-room they eventually sat down to table with two more officers whom the Scotsman knew.

Peter was rather taken with a tall man, slightly bald, of the rank of Captain, who was attached to a Labour Corps.