He could at least leave us in peace." The order for mobilization was issued.

Wilhelm was surprised to receive his appointment again as second lieutenant, and was nominated to the 61st Pomeranian Regiment.

His duties during the next few days took up the whole of his time, and left him hardly a moment to himself.

He was free only for a few hours before the march to the frontier, and then he made all the haste he could to say good-by at the Lennestrasse.

His heart beat quickly as he hurried along, and now that the time of separation was near, he reproached himself for the irresolution of the last few weeks.