We do these things all our days, and never learn the lesson.
Half-way through the morning he looked up to see Langton striding along towards him.

He was walking quickly, with the air of one who brings news, and he delivered his message as soon as they were within earshot of each other.

"Good news, Graham," he called out.

"This tomfoolery is over.
They've heard from H.Q.that the whole stunt is postponed, and we've all to go back to our bases.

Isn't it like 'em ?" he demanded, as he came up.
"Old Jackson in the office is swearing like blazes.