Harlowe clicked her heels together and snapped into a salute, then executing a right-about, marched from the cellar and back to her own headquarters under a ruined cottage. 64 CHAPTER VI MESSING WITH A BRIGADIER “THE car has gone?” “T “ “Yes, Mrs. Gray. One of our men drivers took it out under orders this morning,” the sergeant informed her. “Whose orders?” “Captain Grant’s.” “No provision then has been made for a car for me?” questioned Grace. “Not that I am aware of. Sorry, but I can’t help it. It’s orders.” “I understand, Sergeant. I think a hike will do myself and my friend good.” “Would you ride on a truck?” “Of course if necessary, but I think we prefer to walk, thank you. I always did enjoy hiking. You don’t know whether or not the car has gone on?” “It went on less than five minutes before you came out. Four women in it, the same ones you carried before.” “Thank you, Sergeant. May I offer you a package of cigarettes?” 65 He said she might, and thanked her, a broad grin on his face. 65 “The old party hasn’t passed out a thing since we started,” he informed her. “I know it. She informs me that none will be distributed from the canteen until we reach the Rhine. Thank you very much for your kindness.” Grace returned to their cellar, where she found Elfreda awaiting her with more or less impatience. Their mess kits and other supplies were packed.
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