The Dermott news., 1918-01-31

can't be They can't take Paris. Iney can't Dear God. I beg thee-' There, there! Rest bit, old man! You got nasty smash in the head. Lie back" And he lowered the cap tain back upon the straw once more. out there they're fighting while I'm no good to anyone" Larry groaned.
 
 Doctor! This lady wishes to see you"
 Doctor Aubrey turned as the Red Cross man spoke: and his glance en- countered a girl-an English girl dressed in suit once white. but now torn and bedragCled Her hair was disheveled. and her face showed pale and wan in the h.f .eht of the dim church.
 She has p.sS from General Freuch's headquarters" the man add ed
 May be Q -arvlce?' the doctor asked her.
 Ethel stepped forward then.
 For ten days I've been searching your various field hospitals" she told him This is my last chance Tell me-oh. I'm afraid, I'm afraid to ask, She uerved herself by a visible effort Tel me-is Captain Captain-''
 As she faltered there came a quick cry from the n the doctor had just | lift.
 "Ethel"' Earry's 'trified them- Sha hurried to | ,I.. "Oh. my dear" she answered with a dry sob
 My darlin'! My darlin'i You're safe-youre not hurt?" he exclaimed, as she put her arms about him with immense tenderness.
 No. no, And I'm here wit you, thank Godr'
 Tell me-what news from the front?" he demanded. a roll of can onant booming
 "Oh. can't tell you" she said Its too dreadful" But she saw that he craved the truth. even though II were the worst Were still retreating. They say-Paris is lost"
 The notes of bugle again sounded clear through the roar of the great guns.
 "Oh. dear God. they mustn't take Paris!" Larry cried If we can keep Paris. we've fighting chance" He stopped abruptly then, and turned his head as if at some wondrous sound. Listen to the bugles." he shouted. They're not playing retreat. That's the call 10 attack. What does 1t mean?"
 messenger burst into the church.
 Who's in charge here?" he de handed
 "I am," Aubrey told him.
 "Im from headquarters" the man said. "Is Captain Lawrence Redmond here?'
 Yes. yes, I'm here" Larry called. struggling to his feet with Ethel's help.
 The messenger crossed 10 where the wounded man stood. half supported by the girl.
 II have the honor to report" he an- nounced. that General French and General Joffre extend to you their grateful thanks for your information. and to state that you have been men, toned in the dispatches for signal bravery in the cause of the allies"
 "Oh. my dear-and you said For King and Country" Ethel exclaimed. her heart near to bursting with pride in him.
 What do I matter" he chided her. when out there they are driving us back? Hear their guns" The little structure that sheltered them shook from cellar to raftered roof under the vibration of the terrific fire
 ''One momentr' said the messenger. "I have to add, sir. that your informa- ton. coming at vital time, has en- abled the English troops, in conjunc- ton with the French. to execute turn ing movement And after four-days' battle the enemy Is now in retreat be- yond the Marne."
 Larry seemed not to grasp the news. He looked duly at the man from head quarters.
 What did you say?" he asked.
 "The enemy is fin retreat"
 But they said we were beaten" Larry stammered.
 "Tm just in from the front" the messenger informed him. Il tell you, the enemy Is in retres -
 And Paris? Paris is safeY' Larry cried as the Joy of it all broke over him
 Paris is safe" was the answer.
 band was playing now, and those glad folk in the little church could hear the thunder of marching feet.
 You hearf" the messenger asked. That's the French. The reserves arc coming up from Paris"
 That's the English troopsr' Larry shouted. as he recognized familiar marching air.
 Yes. They landed today" the man said.
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