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Show 124 with one and then another, before inadvertently finding himself between Mrs Satterwhite and Mike. "Wetter wetter," said Mike. "All a time lain." "Yes," said Mrs Satterwhite. "I suppose." "Croudburst on tlain." "Train? Commissary train?" "Tokyo tlain. Hakone." "Hakone. Oh, you've been gone." Mrs Satterwhite smiled. "How fortunate. Our officers can't leave so often, thanks to one thing or another. Chiefly duty. How long were you there?" "Five day." "Five days. In Hakone. I envy you: we were there in August. My brother arrived: General Greaves." Mike gazed, aware that she had lost the set. "General," she said, and "Brother?" She pondered a moment; then curiosity proved strong: "What branch?" Mrs Satterwhite rapped out a laugh. "Generals don't have branches - you know, general officers." She gazed at Mike in cordial detestation. "May have some connection with G2." "InterigenceJ" Mrs Satterwhite smiled. "He's stationed in Tokyo, but I was wondering whether he would have anything to do with the Detachments." The thought was too dreadful to contemplate, and the conversation died. When it started again Mrs Satterwhite leaned toward Sid. "Hasn't it been exciting at your place!" "Not exciting," said Mike. "Same old fours and fives." "Oh, there's been so much." Mrs Satterwhite laid her hand |