He may not get through; but, on the other hand, he may.

If he does, it's UP with us all.

And here we are to go lecturing on economics and industrial problems while the damned house is on fire!" Peter took his drink and sat down.

"What's your particular subject ?" he asked.
"The Empire.Colonies.South Africa.Canada.

And why?
Because I took a degree in History in Cambridge, and have done surveying on the C.P.R.
Lor'! Finish that drink and have another." They went together to the station, and got a first to themselves, in which they were fortunate.