I can see that they are mustering already." "I wish those white non-commissioned officers would not be so disgustingly punctual," Hallett grumbled.

"They are splendid when it comes to fighting, but they never seem to know that there is a time for work and a time for play--or, at any rate, they never let others play." "They are splendid fellows," Lisle said.

"I really do not know what we should have done without them.

There would be no talking of lying down and going to sleep, if they were not there to look after the men." "I don't think it would make any difference to you," Hallett said, "for it seems to me that you are always looking after your men." "So are you, Hallett.

You are just as keen about getting your company into order as I am, only you always try to look bored over it.