When his only son grew to young manhood, and the question arose of his going out in life, the lad expressed his wish to be a mechanic.

But his father advised enthusiastically for the army.
'Trade is coming to nothing in these days,' he said.

'And if the war with the French lasts, as it will, trade will be still worse.

The army, Luke--that's the thing for 'ee.

'Twas the making of me, and 'twill be the making of you.