human
Hullo, young 'uns! said one of the officers.
gpt
Off to the war?
human
We're under orders, sir, he said, politely.
gpt
But, of course, they won't let us Scouts go to the war.
human
Don't rag them, Cecil, said the other officer.
gpt
They're just the sort we need. Going to Ealing, boys?
human
We weren't told to answer any questions, sir,
gpt
I beg your pardon, my boy, he said.
human
The question is withdrawn. You're perfectly right--and you're setting us an example by taking things seriously. This war isn't going to be a lark. But you can tell me a few things. You're scouts, I see. I was myself, once--before I went to Sandhurst. What troop and patrol?
gpt
Good work! he said.
human
The scouts are going to turn out and help, eh? That's splendid! There'll be work enough to go all around, never you fear.
gpt
If, by any chance, you should be going to Ealing Barracks, said the first officer, rather slyly,