Repartee on the Ridge

While on the Vimy Ridge sector I was going one dark night across the

valley towards the front line when I lost my way among the mud and

shell-holes. Hearing voices, I shouted an inquiry as to the whereabouts

of Gabriel Trench. Back came the reply: "Lummie, mate, I ain't the

blinkin' harbourmaster!"--_T. Gillespie (late Mining Company, R.E.),

London._

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