She was utterly unprepared for the sequel.

One day she received a note from him written on Y.M.C.A.

paper and headed "Horminster." It ran thus: "DEAR WIN,--I'd got into such an altogether grizzly hole that there was only one way out, and I've taken it.

I am at present a member of His Majesty's Forces, and if you want to write to me address: Private P.D.Woodward, 17th Battalion, Royal Rytonshire Fusiliers, Horminster.
"Your affectionate brother, "PERCY." "P.S .-- You can tell the mater if you like." Winona, in a great state of excitement, showed the note to Aunt Harriet, who telegraphed the information to Mrs.Woodward.The latter had just heard from Percy's housemaster of his disappearance, and was greatly relieved to have news of his whereabouts.

The runaway was below military age, and his mother's first impulse was to apply for his immediate discharge.