did not, for himself, greatly care,
for he was not built for a mercenary age. We may be sure that all
is well with him where he lies.

I last saw him at Poperinghe about a month ago. He was full of
spirits then, though under unpleasant enough conditions. Since
then my transfer, applied for at the same time as his, has come
through. I was so looking forward to another meeting with him
later in France.

From Captain Maurice Drucquer, barrister-at-law, now serving in the
A.S.C.:

I want to tell you how grieved I was to hear of the loss of your
son. He received his commission the same day as I did, and we
were posted to the same station. I only enjoyed his company for
three months, as he was sent abroad. During that short period he
had endeared himself to all of us, his brother officers, though
we were many years his senior in age. What appealed to me most in
Paul was the combination in him of boyhood and manhood. There was
not the slightest attempt at pretence, not the slightest sign of
precociousness, no desire to ape the tone or the airs of those
among whom he worked. On another side of his character he was in
every respect a man. He tackled all problems of a serious nature
with a grasp of the subject which might well be the envy of a
thoughtful man. One could not enter into conversation with him
without at once perceiving that he must have given much thought
and study to the everyday affairs of life. His knowledge of
literature was great, and one was surprised, even abashed, at his
store. His hours off duty were spent well and wisely. A certain
period was always given to healthy exercise, and then would come,
almost as a matter of course, hours of fruitful reading. The
affectionate part of his nature came out in his relations with
the people with whom he lodged. He earned the affection of the
whole household, and the lady of the house has often told me that
she loved him like her own sons. I saw much in Paul that I cannot
put into writing, and I think he had the spirit to see certain
truths which we see all too dimly.

Mr. George Smith, M.A., Headmaster of Dulwich College since the autumn
of 1914, writes:

It was with deep regret that I learned of Paul's death, and I
feel most sincerely for you all in your great sorrow. As you
know, I was b