“There is a letter which you might be glad to read and which I think will be almost as welcome as the money.” Strong turned round and faced him as he said this.
The boy opened the letter.
“August 2, 1914.
“Master Theodore Marsh,
“Chicago, Illinois.
“Dear Theodore:
“Mr. Strong has advised me as to the service you have done Canada. It has been 99 a big service, one that Canada must remember. I want you to know that it does and will. You have shown a capacity for thinking, for doing the right thing at the right time. I think even better than both these things, though, has been the simple way in which you have carried out instructions when conditions were such as to put up to you the burden of necessary action. What would have been a remarkable accomplishment for a man is a tremendous accomplishment for a boy.
“I regret the fact that you are not Canadian but am glad you are a loyal American. Your country is fortunate in having a boy of your kind. I hope you will have the future that your present action promises.
“The enclosed, in a small way, signalizes a reward for your invaluable services.
“I hope to have the pleasure of meeting you at some time, and I am,
“Very sincerely yours,
“Robert Wingate.”