"May mean something? Of course it means something. Besides, our aeroplanes are more active than usual, probably to keep the enemy back so they can't anticipate the attack."
"The Germans will suspect something then," declared Chester.
"Maybe. But there is something in the air. You can bank on that."
"Well, I hope so," declared Chester. "We haven't had any real fighting for a long while now."
"Don't forget you've a bullet hole in you still," smiled Hal. "You're not as good as new, you know."
"I can still answer for a couple of Germans," replied Chester with a smile.
"I guess you're right. But come, we must be moving."
The two lads left their quarters and sought their horses. As they mounted Stubbs approached.
"Where to?" he demanded.
"We've a mission to General Haig," said Hal. "Why?"