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"Somewhere." – I think that we will not have a great deal more trench warfare, and a good job too, although of course we shall miss a deal of pleasure which trench warfare afforded –

For example we may be deprived of the constant companionship of Mr Mouse and of Mr Rat – At home the mouse is regarded with contemptuous annoyance as a petty but persevering thief, while the rat, I understand commits his grosser depredations in an atmosphere tinged with horror – Here it is different for we are perforce neighbours Here we share the hospitality of the underground and meet its free hold tenents on a level – up top in the open air they can be seen in swarms sharing our watchfulness – The breastworks and parades are honey combed with their little round funk holes into which they retire should danger threaten.

The social instincts of the rat are less highly developed than is that of the mouse. Like a friendly dog he trots about your dug-out by night walking with trustful careless-ness over your face or head. He helps himself to a piece of cake if such a thing is to be had for he feels at home as he doubtless wishes

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