It was a relief to read the telegram and find that Boyce was only wounded.

The message said seriously wounded, but gave consolation by adding that his life was not in immediate danger.

Mrs.
Boyce was for setting out for France forthwith.

I dissuaded her from a project so embarrassing to the hospital authorities and so fatiguing to herself.

In spite of the chivalry and humanity of our medical staff, old ladies of seventy are not welcome at a busy base hospital.