| ["One Can't Expect too Much"] |
| ["Fire!" Commanded the Corporal] |
| ["Take a Look at It"] |
| [A Hearty Chorus Rang Through the Room] |
| [A Red Cross Car Was Coming] |
Don Hale Over There
[CHAPTER I]
THE NEW ARRIVAL
"Yes, sir, it's been rather quiet along this sector for a week or two past, Chase, but believe an old veteran in the ambulance service when he says that it isn't going to remain so very long. An attack by one side or the other is bound to happen; and then—whizz!—bang! You'll hear more shells popping than you ever could have dreamed existed in the world. This is no children's party—eh, fellows?"
A volley of assents came from nine hearty voices.
The "old veteran," who had spoken with a great deal of earnestness, fixed his gaze quite searchingly, even sternly, upon Chase, a big, husky chap sitting close by, who had made no answer.
"Say, mon ami, what made you join the Red Cross, anyway?" he asked.