INTRODUCTION


The story of the heroism of the Children of France never will be fully
told. Many of these little patriots have suffered the supreme penalty
for their devotion to their country, leaving neither track nor trace
of themselves. That they have disappeared is all that is known of
them, and thus the stories of their deeds of valor have died with
them.

In no other period of the world's history have there been so many
instances of self-sacrificing patriotism on the part of children as
have come from France during the great war. Through all such stories
as have come to light, there runs a spirit of heroism that is sublime.
Such stories should and will prove an inspiration to every boy and
girl of America and surely will lead them up to a more perfect manhood
and womanhood.




INTRODUCTION


In this little volume are set down the stories of many devoted little
French boys and girls, some of whom have offered their lives for their
country, others of whom have passed through perils that would try the
strongest and bravest of men, and yet lived to be honored by a
grateful government for their deeds of heroism. How Remi the Brave, a