"I know no one in London.

I expect to be alone a great deal.

You live in London ?" she asked.
"As much there as anywhere," I answered.

"I have never settled down since I sent in my papers." "Why did you do that ?" she asked.
"I was badly knocked about at Ladysmith," I answered, "and I could not get round in time.

I haven't altogether finished soldiering, though," I added.