"What on earth can--" "She is going to be a nurse," explained Beth, a soft glow of enthusiasm mantling her pretty face.

"Isn't it splendid, Uncle!" "H-m," said Uncle John, regarding the girl with wonder.

"It is certainly a--a--surprising venture." "But--see here, Maud--it's mighty dangerous," protested young Jones.
"It's a tremendous undertaking, and--what can one girl do in the midst of all those horrors ?" Maud seated herself quietly between them.

Her face was grave and thoughtful.
"I have had to answer many such arguments before now, as you may suspect," she began in even tones, "but the fact that I am here, well on my journey, is proof that I have convinced my aunt, my sister and all my western friends that I am at least determined on my mission, whether it be wise or foolish.

I do not think I shall incur danger by caring for the wounded; the Red Cross is highly respected everywhere, these days." "The Red Cross ?" quoth Uncle John.
"Yes; I shall wear the Red Cross," she continued.