I thought at first that the army in the north would get all the fighting.

We have been sitting here for nearly a week, doing nothing.

This is the first skirmish we have had, for our orders are not to bring on an action, but only to prevent the enemy from coming toward us if they show any sign of attacking." "If what I have heard is true, there will be an advance from this quarter soon," said Fred.

"If the Germans are to be outflanked, it must be by the troops here.

And that ought to mean as much fighting as anyone could hope to get." "That is what we are looking for," said the officer.