We want a decent world to live in, and we are going to have it, no
matter what it costs. Of course I should like to live through it
all, if I can do it with honor. But a man never can tell what is
going to happen. And I certainly would rather give up my life than
the things we are fighting for--the things you taught me to believe
are according to the will of God. So good-night for the present,
Uncle, and sleep well.

"Your loving nephew and son,

"DICK."

Hardman's hand shook a little as he laid the paper on the table.

"It is a beautiful letter," he said.

"Yes," nodded the old professor, putting his hand upon it; "it is
a classic; very clear and simple and high-minded. The German Crown
Prince says our American soldiers do not know what they are fighting
for. But Richard knew. It was to defend 'the things for which we
live' that he gladly gave his life."

September, 1918.





HALF-TOLD TALES