said the old man to the new arrival.
He turned to his family.
This is my friend,Sergeant Morris.
The sergeant shook hands and took the seat by the fire.
Mr. white got out whiskey and glasses.
he put a kettle on the fire.
After the third glass, the sergeant's eyes grew brighter.
He began to talk easily.
The little family circle listened with interest to everything he said.
He had been to many far-off land.
He spoke of strange scenes,brave deeds,war,hunger,and unusual peoples.