She did not know whether the wound was slight or dangerous, and her fears whispered the worst.

The next report, however, was more reassuring.

Percy had had an operation and the doctors hoped that with care he ought to do well.

A daily bulletin would be sent to his mother, and she promised to forward it punctually to Abbey Close.
"But I shan't get it till the day afterwards!" exclaimed Winona tragically.

"Oh, how I wish he were at the Red Cross Hospital here instead of at Prestwick! If I could only see him!" "Cheer up! Things might be worse!" remarked her aunt briefly.
Miss Beach said no more at the moment, but at supper time she announced: "We shall have to breakfast early to-morrow morning, Winona.