He was so afraid he'd get moved to another battalion.

Then he was taken prisoner in that horrible Pervais affair, and sent to the worst camp in Germany.

Since then, of course, Philippa and I have had a wretched time, worrying." "Major Felstead is Lady Cranston's only brother, is he not ?" Griffiths enquired.
"And my only fiance," she replied, with a little grimace.

"However, don't let us talk about our troubles any more," she continued, with an effort at a lighter tone.

"You'll find some cigarettes on that table, Mr.Harrison.I can't think where Nora is.