I was in the Civil War in America." "That was a great fight," remarked the officer.

"I should like to have been there." "Four years; pretty long.

Do you know Herr Carmichael ?" "The American consul?
Oh, yes." "He and I fought in the same regiment." "Then you saw some pretty battles." Grumbach took off his hat.

"See that ?" "_Gott_! That must have been an ugly one." "Almost crossed over when I got it.

Is this the door ?" "Yes.