As soon as he was fit to be moved, I assured her, he would be sent home, before she could even obtain her permits and passes and passport and make other general arrangements for her journey.

There was nothing for it but her Englishwoman's courage.

She held up her hand at that, and went away to live, like many another, patiently through the long hours of suspense.
For two or three days no news came.

I spent as much time as I could with my old friend, seeking to comfort her.
On the third morning it was announced in the papers that the King had been graciously pleased to confer the Victoria Cross on Lt.

Colonel Leonard Boyce for conspicuous gallantry in action.