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 seemed so certain "all was going well," As he discussed the glorious time he'd had While visiting the trenches.
 * "One can tell

You've gathered big impressions!" grinned the lad Who'd been severely wounded in the back In some wiped-out impossible Attack. "Impressions? Yes, most vivid! I am writing A little book called Europe on the Rack, Based on notes made while witnessing the fighting. I hope I've caught the feeling of 'the Line,' And the amazing spirit of the troops. By Jove, those flying-chaps of ours are fine! I watched one daring beggar looping loops, Soaring and diving like some bird of prey. And through it all I felt that splendour shine Which makes us win."
 * The soldier sipped his wine.

"Ah, yes, but it's the Press that leads the way!"