human
Now what in thunder is that Captain La Rue going on to Bryne Haven for? I thought, of course, he got off at Spring Heights. That's where his mother lives. I'll bet he is going up to see Ruth Macdonald! You know they're related. If he is, that knocks my plans all into a cocked hat. I'd have to sit at attention all the evening, and I couldn't propose with that cad around!
gpt
Better put it off then and come with me, soothed his friend.
human
Athalie Britt will help you forget your troubles all right, and there's plenty of time. You'll get another leave soon.
gpt
How the dickens did John Cameron come to be on speaking terms with Captain La Rue, I'd like to know?
human
H'm! That does complicate matters for you some, doesn't it? Captain La Rue is down at your camp, isn't he? Why, I suppose Cameron knew him up at college, perhaps. Cap used to come up from the university every week last winter to lecture at college.
gpt
Forget it! encouraged his friend slapping him vigorously on the shoulder as the train drew into Bryne Haven.
human
Come off that grouch and get busy! You're on leave, man! If you can't visit one woman there's plenty more, and time enough to get married, too, before you go to France. Marriage is only an incident, anyway. Why make such a fuss about it?