Mr.Conne, who saw everything, had seen this.

But Tom had spoken before Mr.Conne moved and he was satisfied.
"All right, Tommy," said Mr.Conne in his easy way.

"You beat me to it." Tom hardly knew what took place in the next few moments.

He saw Mr.
Conne breathe upon the glasses, was conscious of soldiers slackening their pace to see and hear what was going on, and of their being ordered forward.

He saw the two men who were with Mr.Conne standing beside the tall lieutenant, who seemed bewildered.