Those boxes of biscuits, too, have been invaluable.

The ration biscuits were for the most part wet through, and there wasn't a wholesome crunch in a dozen of them.

We have certainly improved a lot in appearance, during the last fortnight; and I believe that it is due to the feeding, more than the rest." "It is due, no doubt, to both," Lisle said; "but certainly the feeding has had a good deal to do with it." "Those tins of soup," said Hallett, "have been really splendid.

I believe I have gained seven or eight pounds in weight, in spite of this sweltering heat." "You have certainly filled out a bit.

I was rather thinking of asking you to hand over all the soups to me, so that you should not gain weight so fast." "That would have been a modest request, indeed, Bullen!" "It was a case of true friendship," Lisle laughed.