"You have doubtless worried at my long silence.
"A month ago I was brought here from the front, seriously wounded. When I finally came to myself, I feared worrying you, so did not let you know until all danger was past. I prayed to live to go again to the front, and God granted my prayer.
"O Venna, my brave little wife! How I long to clasp you again in my arms! But we are many miles apart. God grant that this cruel war will soon be over, and that you and I may meet again in dear old, free America.
"In one week I shall go to the front again.
"The doctors cannot understand my miraculous recovery, but you and I, dear, know what faith can do. Pray for me always.
"Your devoted husband,
"Walter."
While he was folding the letter in an envelope, a private entered.
"A message for you, Capt. Hallock," he said, saluting his superior.
Capt. Hallock took the message and read.