Beware the Dog : Roald Dahl [30 of 32]

• And there was a sentence running through his head. It was a sentence which Johnny, the Intelligence Officer of his squadron,
• always repeated to the pilots every day before they went out. He could see Johnny now, leaning against the wall of the dispersal hut
• with his pipe in his hand, saying, "And if they get you, don't forget, just your name, rank and number. Nothing else.
• For God's sake, say nothing else." "There you are," she said as she put the tray on his lap. "I've got you an egg. Can you manage all right?"
• "Yes." She stood beside the bed. "Are you feeling all right?" "Yes." "Good. If you want another egg I might be able to get you one."
• "This is all right." "Well, just ring the bell if you want any more." And she went out. He had just finished eating,
• when the nurse came in again. She said, "Wing Commander Roberts is here. I've told him that he can only stay for a few minutes."