_Sec. of S._ Well, I suppose we shall have to spend some money on the
farmers for rights of way and the rest of it?

_Mil. A._ I suppose so, if you want the troops to move over an
unfamiliar country.

_Sec. of S._ But I am not sure I do. Why shouldn't they learn how to
defend Aldershot? Then it would cost nothing. What next?

_Mil. A._ Well, there will be the Commissariat expenses.

_Sec. of S._ Suppose food costs the same in most places. Besides,
isn't TOMMY ATKINS supposed to purchase his own victuals?

_Mil. A._ Yes, theoretically I suppose he is; but practically he--

_Sec. of S._ Oh, bother practice! Of course he must, somehow; he must
pay for the Commissariat out of his own pocket.

_Mil. A._ Well, then there is the question of transport. Of course,
many regiments have their own waggons and carts, but for a special
occasion I think it would be advisable if--

_Sec. of S._ (_interrupting_). What nonsense! Why, of course we will
make them all walk. It will do them a world of good!

_Mil. A._ Well, as we want to bring some from Scotland, it will
distinctly be a long walk--a very long walk indeed!