And in August and the first part of September she too, according to Captain Marsworth's information, had been away, paying visits.
On the morning of September 26th, the Manchester papers which reached the cottage with the post contained columns of telegrams describing the British attack at Loos, and the French 'push' in Champagne.

Among the letters was a short word from Sarratt, dated the 24th.

'We shall probably be in action to-morrow, dearest.

I will wire as soon as I can, but you must not be anxious if there is delay.

As far as I can judge it will be a big thing.