From a very new Subaltern: "I had thought of 'John Brown's Body,' but
personally I am more concerned just now with Sam Browne's Belt."
From a Zeppelin-driver: "There's an old Scotch song that I have tried
successfully on one of our naval lieutenants. It runs like this:--
O, I'll tak the high road and you'll tak' the low road,
An' I'll be in Yarmouth afore ye."
From the Captain of the _Sydney_: "What's the matter with 'The Jolly
Müller'?"
From President WILSON: "Have you thought of 'The little rift
within the lute,' as played by our Contra-band?"
From Admiral VON TIRPITZ: "A familiar air with me is 'Crocked
in the cradle of the deep.'"
From Sir EDWARD GREY: "If it could be done diplomatically, I
should like to see recommended, 'Dacia, Dacia, give me your answer,
do.'"