29/32 The Colonel feels through his pockets, finds that he hasn't a match and--what happens ?" "What did happen," I broke in, "was that Mrs.Mathers turned to a group of us who were standing talking at one side, and asked if any of us had a match, and Rad handed her his box. That is the last anyone remembers about it." "Exactly!" said Terry. "And I think I can tell you the rest. You can see for yourself what took place. Mrs.Mathers went back to the spot where they were building the fire, and the Colonel took the match box from her. |