human
I rather expected yesterday that you would come in and tell me that you were going off to be one of the hundred thousand men Lord Kitchener has asked for,
gpt
Of course I meant to be, but Mr. Robey thought I ought to communicate with my father before actually joining, he answered.
human
In fact, I had already written home. That's one reason why I'm going to get this wire off so early.
gpt
I suppose you'll be at Sandhurst this time next week?
human
Oh no, I hope not! Mr. Robey heard last night from one of our fellows--one of those who passed last time--and he said he was being drafted at once into a regiment! You mustn't forget how long I was in the O.T.C. It seems they're sending all those who were in the O.T.C. straight into regiments.
gpt
Then by next week you'll be second lieutenant in the Wessex Light Infantry!