“We have a Major Elliot. Perhaps that"s who you mean?”
“Major Elliot?” Jack could not restrain his smile. “Major Arthur Elliot?”
“That"s the fellow!” Flynn said. “As good a man as you"ll ever meet.”
“Did somebody say my name?” Elliot marched into the office, even broader of shoulder than the last time Jack saw him. “Good God! Jack!” His hand was out at once while his grin could not have been wider. “You did tell me you were coming home on leave, but what brings you here?”
“I"m back on the strength.” Jack took his hand. “Temporarily at least. Congratulations on your promotion. Should I address you as sir?”
“Yes, you should. Call me sir, bow three times and remove your hat when you talk to me.”
They grinned at each other until they realised that Flynn was watching, and dropped the hand
