"I'd give up anything to do what I want, Uncle Matt."

At fifteen past, Uncle Matt went into the dining room with Will to have breakfast.

Then she remembered one of the words Uncle Matt had used.

Uncle Matt had nothing to do with my decision.

'If only dad hadn't lost his temper with Uncle Matt like that nobody would even think of it.'

Uncle Matt would not be back.

Except, of course, for the periods when Uncle Matt traveled with them.

Uncle Matt was full of racv stories about his colleagues, their misadventures and their mistresses.

It was this observed reality which was the true reality, Uncle Matt insisted.

India was a colorful, if dangerous place to soldier, Uncle Matt concluded.