IMPORTANT NEWS In spite of the recognized fact that these men were enemies, my heart throbbed, almost in pride, as I watched them pass.

They were Americans, and magnificent fighting men.

I had seen them, or their fellows, in the ruck and toil of battle, playing with death, smiling in the face of defeat.

Now they were marching grimly forward to another clash of arms, through the blinding dust, heedless of all else but duty.

This was what stirred me.