He says Germany's not going to let England keep out.

We're so frightened--mother and me.' She almost dropped a big tear on my glove.

It _would_ be quite exciting if England did go in." "It would," Coombe answered.
"London would be crowded with officers.

All sorts of things would have to be given for them--balls and things." "Cannon balls among other things," said Coombe.
"But we should have nothing to do with the cannon balls, thank goodness," exhilaration sweeping her past unpleasant aspects.

"One would be sorry for the Tommies, of course, if the worst came to the worst.