This completely sheltered the lower floor from fire; the windows of the upper floor were above the level of the wall, and commanded a view over the country, while round the flat terraced roof ran a parapet some two feet high.
During the day the ladies of the station generally gathered at Mr.
Hunter's, which was the bungalow nearest to the hospital.

Here they worked at the bags intended to hold earth, and kept up each other's spirits as well as they could.

Although all looked pale and worn from anxiety and watching, there were, after the first few days, no manifestations of fear.

Occasionally a tear would drop over their work, especially in the case of two of the wives of civilians, whose children were in England; but as a whole their conversation was cheerful, each trying her best to keep up the spirits of the others.

Generally, as soon as the meeting was complete, Mrs.Hunter read aloud one of the psalms suited to their position and the prayers for those in danger, then the work was got out and the needles applied briskly.