I am counting on that to enable me to get an appointment at the seat of war, where I can be of most use." "Where will you go ?" asked the boy.

"To Germany, Austria, Russia, Belgium, or--" "I shall go to France," she replied.

"I speak French, but understand little of German, although once I studied the language." "Are you fully resolved upon this course, Maud ?" asked Mr.Merrick in a tone of regret.
"Fully decided, sir.

I am going to Washington to-morrow, to get my credentials, and then I shall take the first steamer to Europe." There was no use arguing with Maud Stanton when she assumed that tone.
It was neither obstinate nor defiant, yet it conveyed a quiet resolve that was unanswerable.
For a time they sat in silence, musing on the many phases of this curious project; then Beth came to Mr.Merrick's side and asked pleadingly: "May I go with her, Uncle ?" "Great Scott!" he exclaimed, with a nervous jump.

"_You_, Beth ?" "Yes, Uncle.