The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-21
The Soldier Bows
A French Noman's Gratitude.

Ihere lies before us copy of a letter and
post card. 10th written in France September list
They will prove of interest to the Banners
readers. because written while the war was vet
i'll progress and at point quite near the battle
front Aside from that the Sergt. Will Many
referred to is none other than the son of our
good friends, Hon. and Mrs. ]. L. Many Of
Plain Dealing, and the little boy addressed is
their youngest son. AGdis all well known to
many Of the Banners readers
This letter from this good French woman To
MIS- Many should be priced. 1t not only pays
high compliment to her son. rejecting that he
is the same fine young gentleman in army life
as iM'civil life, and knows how to make friends.
but bet0kens more. 1t seems that Madame De
lnisse, the writer of the letter and her little
daughter l-ucie, who Eenned the post card, were
determined the young man should not pass on
without having done something for him. They
wished to show their appreciation of the man.
That, perhaps, more than anything else
these manifestations are only two of many
such that have come to the States since America
entered the war. And it is well. for they all
serve to more firmly cement that bond of friend
ship that has long existed between the two
nations 1t may he that some Of them will re-
suit in lasting friendships. PERHAPS courtship
ana romance may enter in as SEQUEL to some.
II so, We'll and good, for the French are n
courageous ana noble-soued people, and to-day,
racing so vast drain on her young manhood
Is 1t not tit that we should lend her some of our
own ciean-limhed, sturdy Youths 1t will follow.
as many of the Americans are to remain for
months OH the other side-Eut we have the bows
to spare. SO Vie la Francc.
Here is the letter and the post card:
Hear Madame: 1t will he a surprise for YOU
and Your family to receive some news from a
French woman, having had the pleasure Of
Knowing your son, Sergeant Many. hardly a
fortnight.
his regiment has just left to-day and have
promised him to write word to his good mama.
lie USED to speak to HE Il great deal about
You all. Although he did not know French any
more than know English we succeeded in mn
derstand1ns each other because he is very
smart and understands great deal of French.
He was Il little worried. for since Ju,v 18Th
he had not received any news from YOU. He il
III good health and full of enthusiasm
we are happy i'll France to see how all your
soiolefs are full OF courage. After four years of
war; we have great confidence of success and
nope that the end will be perhaps near.
nope madame. that my letter will he pleasant
Tor YOU kregret not having been able to trans-
iate II into English, hut your son has spoken to
me OF his younger brother who is studying
Aic ma! De able to read it to YOU
nave little girl six years old and Il little
roy eleven, who is writing a card to n littla
american friend My husband is a soldier and
y serving at the front and cannot Join me- in
writing to YOU nv AZ
VIII You accept. madame (you) as VOL, q.
your family. the assurance of NV kind senti-
hehtS, ana my hest friendship for your son
Dcdr Little Friend: l promised your brother
sergeant William Many, to write Won !, littlc
ciiru lie cross that YOU will find on this card
indicates the Office where your brother goes
every day to work. | regret his departure for
| love him very much.
Your LITTLE FRIEND IN Ep.Nc,