The troops are wonderfully popular, and I think a lot of it is due
to their kindliness to the kiddies and animals, and also to their
unbounded enthusiasm and good spirits. There’s no grousing, and there
is nothing but what fun is made of. No one has seen the soldier at his
best unless he has seen him here. Grimy, unshaved, his khaki full of
grease marks, and tired out, yet full of life and fun, his sole luxury
a good wash--grub, sleep, everything goes to blazes if there’s water
to be had for a wash, but, good Lord, you should see our towels: _A
Sergeant of the Army Service Corps_.