But do not misunderstand me; I admire the English private--the fighting man--exceedingly.

Were the officers as clever as their soldiers are brave, the English would be irresistible." As this seemed a difficult subject to discuss, Uncle John asked the orderly if he knew of a good chauffeur to drive their ambulance--an able, careful man who might be depended upon in emergencies.
The orderly reflected.
"We have already impressed the best drivers," he said, "but it may be the general will consent to spare you one of them.

Your work is so important that we must take good care of you." But when they were admitted to the general they found him in a more impatient mood than before.

He really could not undertake to direct Red Cross workers or advise them.

They were needed everywhere; everywhere they would be welcome.