So the summer passed away . Early in September word came that the Canadians had been shifted to the Somme front and anxiety grew tenser and deeper . For the first time Mrs. Blythe 's spirit failed her a little , and as the days of suspense wore on the doctor began to look gravely at her , and veto this or that special effort in Red Cross work . `` Oh , let me work -- let me work , Gilbert , '' she entreated feverishly . `` While I 'm working I do n't think so much . If I 'm idle I imagine everything -- rest is only torture for me . My two boys are on the frightful Somme front -- and Shirley pores day and night over aviation literature and says nothing . But I see the purpose growing in his eyes . No , I can not rest -- do n't ask it of me , Gilbert . '' But the doctor was inexorable . `` I ca n't let you kill yourself , Anne-girl , '' he said . `` When the boys come back I want a mother here to welcome them . Why , you 're getting transparent . It wo n't do -- ask Susan there if it will do . '' `` Oh , if Susan and you are both banded together against me ! '' said Anne helplessly . One day the glorious news came that the Canadians had taken Courcelette and Martenpuich , with many prisoners and guns . Susan ran up the flag and said it was plain to be seen that Haig knew what soldiers to pick for a hard job . The others dared not feel exultant . Who knew what price had been paid ?
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