Do you realise it ?" "You changed it yourself, Letty." She sighed, leaned back, dreamy eyed, watching the sun spots glow and wane on the weather-beaten footbridge.
"In war time--here in the wards--men seem gentler to women--kinder--than in times of peace.

I have stood beside many thousands; not one has been unkind--lacking in deference.

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." A slight smile grew on her lips; she coloured a little, looked up at Berkley, humorously.
"It would surprise you to know how many have asked me to marry them.