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The Postcards of Bruce Bairnsfather

Series One

"Well, if you knows of a better 'ole, go to it."
"There goes our blinkin' parapet again."
Keeping His Hand In.
Private Smith, the company bomber, formerly "Shinin," the popular juggler, frequently causes considerable anxiety to his platoon.
So Obvious.
The Young and Talkative One: "Who made that 'ole?"
The Fed-up One: "Mice."
The Fatalist.
"I'm sure they'll 'ear this damn thing squeakin'."
The Things that Matter.
Scene: Loos, during the September offensive.
Colonel Fitz-Shrapnel receives the following message from "G.H.Q": "Please let us know, as soon as possible, the number of tins of raspberry jam issued to you last Friday."