Then, as you say, with a good supply of tea and chocolate, I could make myself extremely happy.
"I cannot think why the authorities did not point out the necessity for these things, before we started.

They must have known it was going to rain like old boots, all the time.

I don't mean, of course, the authorities at Cape Coast, because I don't suppose any of these things could have been picked up there; but we should have been told, when we got our orders, that such things were essential.
Really, the stupidity and thoughtlessness of the War Office are beyond belief." "I should advise you to draw up a memorial to them, pointing out their want of thought and care; and suggesting that, in every room, there should be a printed reminder that mackintoshes and ground sheets are essential, in a campaign in Western Africa in the wet season." "Yes, and cocoa and tea," Hallett said, with a laugh.

"I should like to hear the remarks of the War Office, when my communication was read.

It would flutter the dove cot, and the very next steamer would bring out an intimation that Lieutenant John Hallett's services were no longer required." "No doubt that would be the case, Hallett; but think what an inestimable service you would have done, in campaigning out here!" "That is all very well, Bullen, but I should recommend you to try your eloquence upon someone else.