I never thought the Germans made such good hats, did you, Griffiths ?" "I always thought they imported their felt hats," Captain Griffiths acknowledged.

"Is that really the one with the German name inside, which Miss Nora brought home ?" "This is the genuine article," Lessingham assented, taking it from his head and passing it on to the newcomer.

"Notwithstanding the name inside, I should still believe that it was an English hat.

It feels too comfortable for anything else." The Commandant took the hat to a lamp and examined it carefully.

He drew out the lining and looked all the way round.