human
Your chum's in the blues,
gpt
Young fellows are often in that state after joining, ain't they?
human
True for ye--an' more shame to them, whin they ought to be as proud as paycocks at wearin' her gracious Majesty's uniform. But good luck to 'ee! I must be off, for I'm bound for Aigypt mesilf.
gpt
I am glad that I shall have the chance of seeing your wife, for I've been much interested in her since your friend Sergeant Gilroy told me about her, said Miles, as they resumed their walk.
human
Surely it is hard of them to refuse to let her go with the regiment.
gpt
Well, it _is_ hard, returned the young soldier;
human
It might have been well, continued Armstrong, slowly, while a sad expression clouded his face for a few moments,
gpt
I certainly cannot; and as certainly I do not blame you,
human
Of course I fell in love with Emmy, continued the soldier, with a slightly confused look.
gpt
I could no more help that than I could help growing up. Could I?
human
Certainly not,
gpt
Well, you see, continued his friend,