It was an excellent method as far as it went, and it made him what he was--a thoroughly sound and dependable servant of the State in any routine business.
At the War Office he climbed more slowly up the steps and into the lobby.
An officer was just coming out, and they recognised each other under the shaded lights.

"Hullo, Chichester, what are you doing here ?" demanded Doyle heartily.

"Thought you were in France." "So I was, up to yesterday.

I've just arrived.

Orders." "Where have you been ?" "Rouen.