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When the examination was over he paused in front of Merrihew, who puffed complacently. "Signore," the conductor said politely, "e vietato fumare." Merrihew replied with an uncomprehending stare. "Non fumer!" said the conductor, with his hand at the side of his mouth, as one does to a person who is suddenly discovered to be hard of hearing.
We fraternised and they were allowed to use our facilities but could not buy beer which was rationed, though occasionally a non-drinker's bottle would be surreptitiously diverted. Over the bar was a sign that read Vietato per soldati Italiani the translation having been provided by one of our cooks who had been a chef in pre-war Italy.
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