The truth is, Mrs.Lawrence does not yet fully understand her position as a private soldier's wife.

What I have told you, sir, is all, upon my honor." "I believe you," said Colonel Fortescue, after a moment, and holding out his hand, which Broussard grasped with a feeling of vast relief.
"The man seems to be doing pretty well, except about his money troubles, of which I know nothing but what you tell me," went on the Colonel.

"He is one of the best aviators in the corps.

Of course, his name isn't Lawrence." "So he admitted to me," replied Broussard, "I am all abroad concerning his knowledge of my family.

I only know that he loves my mother's memory, that he evidently knew her well, and that his wife is an heroic woman.