"H"m! Scouts very useful when we get seriously to work in those wilds.
Willoughby"s Scouts, why not? What do you say, young Tom?"
"I couldn"t wish for anything better, sir. The Wahehe will be a nucleus: they"re very keen."
"They"ll follow you like faithful dogs. I know them! Well, old Tom, you"ll arrange it. s.m.u.ts is coming: fine fellow, s.m.u.ts: I know him.
Willoughby"s Scouts must be ready--
"TOM WILLOUGHBY"S SCOUTS.""