"They tried to rush our men, but they couldn't.

My oldest brother was there in charge of a machine gun section.

The machine guns did wonderful work.

The colonel came to tell us about it.

He said it was very fine." There was no sign of tears in her eyes, nor tremor in her voice, only tenderness and pride.
"And your mother is alone now ?" inquired Barry.
"Oh, we gave up our house to the government for a hospital.