Do you think it at all likely that there will be any fighting, West ?" "I can't say," was the reply; "but we're going to be perfectly ready for the Boers in case there is, and it's quite time we were off, Ingleborough, if we intend to answer at the roll-call." "Hah! Yes," cried the young man addressed.

"Better come with us, Anson." The latter shook his head, and his companions separated from him at the gate.
"Better come," said Ingleborough again.

"Join, and then you'll be on the spot if we do form a band." "Oh no!" said Anson, smiling.

"You make up your minds at headquarters to form a band, and then, if you like, I'll come and train it." "He's a rum fellow," said West, as the two young men fell into step.
"Ah," said Ingleborough roughly, "I am afraid Master Anson's more R.
than F." "More R.than F ?" said West questioningly.
"If you must have it in plain English, more rogue than fool." "Well, I fancy he isn't quite so simple as he pretends to be." "Bah! I'm not a quarrelsome fellow, but I always feel as if I must kick him.

He aggravates me." "Nice soft sort of a fellow to kick," said West, laughing.
"Ugh!" ejaculated Ingleborough, and his foot flew out suddenly as if aimed at the person of whom they spoke.