39/57 He caught sight of them, and waved. The wonder is he ever got back in time." Peter helped him up. The subaltern glanced at his badges and smiled. "If you're leaving the ninety-and-nine in the wilderness, here's one to bring home rejoicing." He slammed the door. "Right-o!" he said to the guard; "they're all aboard now." The man comprehended the action, and waved a flag. |