Don't you think that I shall be jealous of your going ahead, for I am not in the least.

I am sorry you are going away, for I shall miss you terribly; but I am quite content to be with the regiment, and to work my way up gradually.

As it is, I am senior lieutenant in the regiment, and the first battle may give me my company; though I don't expect it, for I do not think my father would wish the colonel to give me the step, if it occurred, for all the other lieutenants are older than we are, though they are junior to us in the regiment, and I feel sure that he would prefer me to remain for another two or three years as lieutenant.

In fact, he said as much to me, a short time ago.

Still, when I am fit to command a company, there is no doubt I shall get it.
"Of course, I am sorry you are going, very sorry, Charlie; but, even if you go altogether on to the staff, I shall see a good deal of you, for, as the king is always with the army, this must be your headquarters still.
"I wonder how long you will be away.