But, as Maurie had predicted, the Allies were able to hold the foe at bay and keep them from advancing a step farther.
Uncle John had not been at all satisfied with that first day's experience at the front.

He firmly believed it was unwise, to the verge of rashness, to allow the girls to place themselves in so dangerous a position.

During a serious consultation with Jones, Kelsey, Captain Carg and Dr.Gys, the men agreed upon a better plan of procedure.
"The three nurses have plenty to do in attending to the patients in our hospital," said Gys, "and when the ship has its full quota of wounded they will need assistance or they will break down under the strain.

Our young ladies are different from the professional nurses; they are so keenly sensitive that they suffer from sympathy with every patient that comes under their care." "I do not favor their leaving the ship," remarked Dr.Kelsey, the mate.
"There seems to be plenty of field workers at the front, supplied by the governments whose troops are fighting." "Therefore," added Jones, "we men must assume the duty of driving the ambulances and bringing back the wounded we are able to pick up.

As Maurie is too stiff from his wound to drive to-day, I shall undertake the job myself.