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One of the favourites with us was written by a certain rifleman in "C" Company, sung to the air of "Off to Philadelphia in the Morning." It runs: "It is said by our commanders that in trenches out by Flanders There is work to do both trying and exciting, And the men who man the trenches, they are England's men and French's Where the legions of the khaki-clad are fighting.
I should have started for Venice an hour ago, after reading Miss French's letter, but that honor and public duty keep me here. But mother is going, and I implore and command you, as your husband, to return with her. Oh, Kitty, have I ever failed you? have I ever been hard with you? that you should betray our love like this? Was I hard when we parted a month ago?
At old Camp Curry, on the western side of Harney Valley, or more properly speaking, on Silver Creek, on the evening of the 7th, Bernard's scouts reported the Indians encamped in the valley, at the Baker ranch, seven miles away. In spite of orders, Bernard, always spoiling for a fight, determined to make the attack at daylight. His four companies numbered 136 men, besides French's volunteers.
The record appears to be thirty-seven holes in one day, and the pilot in question claims to be the "record man du monde." Zeppelins have not maintained their reputation in this war. One sailed over Sir John French's headquarters and indicated the position to the enemy, but they are no match for the swift and agile aeroplanes.
He says she is too feeble for so much care and that it will be an accommodation to him." But Mrs. Batcheller did not tell how the Judge had argued for hours to break down the barriers of pride which she had raised, and that he had finally won, because of his insistence that Anne must have the opportunities due one of her name and race. "You are to go to Mrs. French's school in Richmond, with Judy.
"I wouldn't believe a word Sam French's father says about Mr. Walters!" said Mrs. Phillips firmly. "He's got a spite against him because he was dismissed. Besides, Danny, it's the only right thing to do. You know that. We're poor, but we have never done anything underhand yet." "Yes, Mother, I know," said Dan, gulping his fear bravely down. "I'll go, of course, right after dinner.
The Transvaal Government, which for some months had been sojourning in security at Paardeplatz, fled and joined Botha near Ermelo; but Viljoen stood fast. The total force under Blood exceeded 10,000 men. Three columns under Beatson, Benson, and Pulteney, who had joined from Vryheid where he had been serving under French's command, advanced northwards from the Delagoa Bay Railway.
Had she known all the truth, or had she believed Camilla French's version of the story, there would have been no betrayal. But looking at the matter with such knowledge as she had at present, she did not even yet feel herself justified in declaring that Mr. Gibson had offered his hand to her niece, and had been refused. She was, however, sorely tempted. "Very well, ladies," she said.
The Galician came up smiling, and French proceeded to give him his first lesson in the manly art, Kalman interpreting his directions. "Put up your hands so. Now I am going to tap your forehead." Tap, tap, went French's open knuckles upon the Galician's forehead. "Look out, man." Tap, tap, tap, the knuckles went rapping on the man's forehead, despite his flying arms. "Now," said French, "hit me."
However, I am sure we can go through with it, no matter what it may be." "We can try, anyhow. That's the best anyone can do." At the appointed time the two boys made their way to General French's headquarters.
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