For one who died for duty;

Who laid aside his fears

That I might see the beauty

Of a brave soul; who went

Undaunted to the fray

Nor cared though he be rent

In twain?’”

“That is really the way most of them go,” said Nancy. “Not only our Tommy, but thousands of others.”

“Not only our men, but our women, too, in this war,” said Miss Anna. “I only wish I were young enough to do more. You’re a privileged girl, Nancy, to be prepared to do so much.”