"I mean I'm very glad to see you.

I just ran in to tell you how splendidly the coffee went last night.

There are a hundred fellows marching along there that are fine and fit just because of your kindness, and I'm here to give you their thanks." Barry felt that he was cutting a rather poor figure.

His words came haltingly and stumblingly.

The suggestive music hall ditty was still in his mind.
"What a splendid band you have," she said, "and how splendidly the men sing." "Sing!" cried Barry indignantly.