"Come along," said the Major, and when we got to the machine the wretched pilot was getting out from under it.

"You unspeakable creature," said the Major.

"Don't let me see your face again for twenty-four hours." And away limped the (p.

053) "unspeakable creature," covered with oil and dirt.

I must add that after lunch the Major went up to him and patted his back and said he hoped he felt none the worse.