It 's the fate of mankind . That is what we 're fighting for . And we shall win -- never for a moment doubt that , Rilla . For it is n't only the living who are fighting -- the dead are fighting too . Such an army can not be defeated . `` Is there laughter in your face yet , Rilla ? I hope so . The world will need laughter and courage more than ever in the years that will come next . I do n't want to preach -- this is n't any time for it . But I just want to say something that may help you over the worst when you hear that I 've gone ` west . ' I 've a premonition about you , Rilla , as well as about myself . I think Ken will go back to you -- and that there are long years of happiness for you by-and-by . And you will tell your children of the Idea we fought and died for -- teach them it must be lived for as well as died for , else the price paid for it will have been given for nought . This will be part of your work , Rilla . And if you -- all you girls back in the homeland -- do it , then we who do n't come back will know that you have not ` broken faith ' with us . `` I meant to write to Una tonight , too , but I wo n't have time now . Read this letter to her and tell her it 's really meant for you both -- you two dear , fine loyal girls . Tomorrow , when we go over the top -- I 'll think of you both -- of your laughter , Rilla-my-Rilla , and the steadfastness in Una 's blue eyes -- somehow I see those eyes very plainly tonight , too . Yes , you 'll both keep faith -- I 'm sure of that -- you and Una . And so -- goodnight .
We go XXXXX the top at dawn . ''
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