happened to the young woman. As the days had turned he found himself more and more unable to apportion reason and blame to anyone but himself and this, in turn, drove him to only more determination in the life he had chosen. Returning the portrait to his left breast pocket, he opened the envelope and read on in curiosity.

“Doctor Fotherby,” it opened formally. “We have been so very sorry to hear of your losses and wish to offer our condolences in wake of such tragic news. At such a geographical distance it is difficult to offer the assistance that my wife and I wish to provide you with after all that we both owe to you. However, it has come to my attention that you have a mind to continue in your military work with the intention of establishing an army hospital, and furthermore have f...

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