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"Ils ont le bras en écharpe, et un bandeau sur l'œil, Mais leur âme est légère et ils sourient. Ils s'en vont, grisés de lumière, Etourdis par le bruit, Traînant la jambe dans la poussière Le nez au vent, le regard réjoui. " CAMMAERTS.
We asked them to tea; the Sister said that "the Matron said they couldn't do that"; but they could come for morning lunch about half-past ten o'clock, and have bread-and-butter and see the garden. And they would like to come very much indeed, preferably next day. The Matron further opined about twelve would feel well enough to avail themselves of our hospitality.