“But we were glad to see you,” said Miss Gibbs.
“Very,” echoed Gladys.
Ned, Bob, and Jerry were very curious to know 248 what branch of scientific study Miss Petersen and Miss Gibbs were interested in, for they remembered that Nick Schmouder had said that they had left his father’s home to go further into Germany for some sort of scientific work. It developed, however, that Schmouder, ashamed to confess that, in his fright, he had abandoned the two girls, had made up the story to clear himself of the charge of cowardice and neglect.
“Well, I guess it’s all over but the shouting,” said Bob, at last. “And now I guess nobody will say anything if I eat.”
“We’re all with you, Chunky!” cried Ned. “I’m as hungry as—as Bob Baker!”
But of the “shouting,” a little must be told. For when the fighting was over, and it was certain that Germany could never resume, when the armistice had been signed and the victorious movement of the Allies into Germany began, Jerry and his chums were called one day before their assembled comrades, and there, much to their surprise, they were each given honorable mention for their acts while on duty with the lost battalions in Argonne Forest. Jerry, for his work as a runner received the Distinguished Service Cross, and Bob and Ned honorable mention for their part in the desperate fight.
JERRY RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS.
Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line. Page 248