"
"And you'll have to call him 'Sir.'"
"Nonsense."
"You will," she said, "or you'll be court-martialled. And when he
comes into a room in which you're sitting, you'll have to jump up and
assume a rigid attitude until he's kind enough to wave his hand. Oh,
it will be a real pleasure to have Fred here now that you've been
thoroughly recognised. If you don't behave to him in a proper military
manner you'll be reported to Lord FRENCH, and then you'll be more
tempy than ever. Now that you're recognised you must do the thing
thoroughly."
"You'll be sorry for this when I'm guarding a railway line night and
day."
"No," she said, "I shan't. I shall keep you going with sandwiches and
thermos-flasks."
R.C.L.
* * * * *
THE CRAZE FOR SUBSTITUTION.
Extract from note written by the Commandant of a V.A.D. hospital to
the Sister-in-charge:--
"I have just heard that the Medical Officer will not be able
to come this morning. I have ordered the sweep."
* * * * *
"THE COFFEE SPECIALIST
ROASTED FRESH DAILY."
_North China Daily News_.
Yet we dare say the poor fellow meant well.
* * * * *
"In the preliminary examination of patients the author
introduces a test which is new to us; two or three breaths
having been drawn through the nose, this organ is then punched
by the anaesthetist, whilst the patient holds his breath as
long as possible.
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