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Had I fixed an earlier date for my exploit the end of it would most probably have been a battered second-lieutenant's cap and a rusty revolver hanging up in the ingle-nook at Herr Someone-or-other's country home in East Prussia. As it was, I was able to walk out and return with the rifle unmolested. When we left the trenches to "go out" this time I took the rifle along with me.
So Ridge went to his father, who confirmed what he had just heard, saying: "Yes, son; your mother has exerted her influence in your behalf, and procured for you the promise of a second-lieutenant's commission, provided I am willing to pay for the honor." "How, father?" "By using my influence to send Herman Dodley to the Legislature as soon as he comes back from the war."
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