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they would not do so until I was comfortably installed in a one of their best chairs. English hospitality is a scientific, methodical business but in France here it is part of their natural charm. This opinion is not based on the opinion incident just mentioned above but on – vast experience. Hem! Ahem!

The draftboard (the only form of amusement) having been produced I was challenged to a fight to the death by mine hostesses and in spite of my efforts to the contrary I managed to win four games out of five. Such unchivalrous conduct however is not becoming an officer

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