Adolphus fell upon them ...

1917.

Captain A. Brown, M.C., on leave, sat by his fireside. There was a
rattle as of castanets. It was produced by the teeth of Adolphus,
Junior.

Daddy had changed ...

1918.

Major A. Brown, D.S.O., M.C. (on permanent Home Service) was awaiting
the next case. There was a rattle as of castanets. It was produced
by the teeth of No. 45012 Private Smith (of Smith, Smith and Smith,
Solicitors), called up in his group and late for parade.

Adolphus was famous for severity ...

1919.

Mr. (late Major) Adolphus Brown stood outside the door of Mr. (late
No. 45012) Smith (of Smith, Smith and Smith, Solicitors). There was a
rattle as of castanets ...

On which side of the door?

Both.

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