As the soldiers were brave for their country, so many at home became bold for Jesus. Clara came out on the Lord's side, though many of her mates laughed at her for it.
But she stood firm and when she had a good chance she spoke true words for her Master.
Between her home and another near by was a telephone. Her cousin and Thomas would converse over it. Sometimes Clara would "try her hand" at talking over the wire. This, however, Thomas did not know. He supposed Clara's cousin, Halsey, was always at the other end of the telephone, answering or asking questions.
One day as the conversation was going on, Thomas said:
"Well, I must stop now and take a smoke."
"Don't do it," came a quick response. It was from Clara, but Thomas did not know it.
"Why not?" inquired Thomas.
"It is nasty," flashed back the quick answer.
"When may I smoke?" came another question.
"Not till I give you permission," Clara replied.