Perhaps the whole dizzy affair was reacting upon his imagination psychologically and turning harmless individuals into enemies.
"Hello!" said a man's voice over the wire.
"Is Mr.Rathbone there ?" "Captain Rathbone is with his regiment at Coblenz, sir." "Coblenz ?" "Yes, sir.

I do not expect his return until near midsummer, sir.

Who is this talking ?" "Have you opened a cable from Yokohama ?" "This is Mr.Hawksley!" The voice became excited.
"Oh, sir! You will come right away.

I alone understand, sir.

You will remember me when you see me.