"I am glad," I answered.
When we reached Headquarters, I suggested that he come up to my office
and smoke a cigar. I thought he would decline. But, there, I erred.
"Thanks," said he, "I'll join you as soon as I've registered," and he
turned down the corridor toward the Adjutant General's office.
On my desk was a wire from the Princess. She and the King would reach
Dornlitz the next morning and I was expected to lunch at the Palace. I
dispatched an answer that would meet the Royal train en route, and
thought of Lotzen with indifference--almost.
When he came, I was going through a batch of papers which had just been
brought in for my signature.
"Don't let me disturb you," he said heartily. "Finish the miserable
red tape."