The front line is driven
in. One of the battalions holding is completely wiped out."
"Wiped out? Good God, and where are the enemy?"
"As far as I can hear, although I haven't the particulars, they have
broken through from Hooge to Hill 60, are through Sanctuary Wood, and
down to Maple Copse. Two relief battalions have gone up and are holding.
The chances are we shall have to go to back them up to-morrow evening.
It's hard on the boys, for they have come through a long and bitter
experience, but not a word of this, major, to any one. We shall let
them have their rest to-night. That's why I was so anxious about this
entertainment. That's why I am particularly grateful to that Pilot of
ours. He is a wonder, and by the look of him he is about all in. He is
staying magnificently with the game. And now, major, I am going to do
something that will please him immensely. At least I think it will."
At a pause in the music, the O. C. arose and moved toward the stage.
Barry at once stepped back to the rear.
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