I saw him open it. It was fat with documents. ‘I went to Victor’s bunk,’ he said, ‘and took his bags from beneath it and so took possession of his personal effects and documents. He’s written what looks like six excellent articles on our winter work, absolutely suitable as far as I can tell for publication in quality newspapers. He has also written a half-dozen more whimsical articles, rather mocking in tone. They would have been his business – he could have published them in suitable magazines. Here’s one. How to Live with Polar Explorers. It’s clear he thought some of us a little ridiculous.’ Sir Eugene chuckled without malice. ‘You should both read these – there may be something in them, some indication … Here’s another. Hygiene and Male Fashions at –50°. There are also a number of letters from public figures. Poor Victor obviously took them everywhere with him. Here’s a blistering one from Mr George Bernard Shaw. Dear Mr Henneker, I have heard you described at one of the less challenging dinner tables of this city as the poor man’s Bernard Shaw.
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