AMERICAN RED CROSS WORK.
American ambulances, such as are do* ing admirable work in France just now. were far and away the most efficient in the service of the wounded during the war of 1870. So, at least, eaid Mr. Labouchere. "It is the dream of every French soldier, if he is wounded, to be taken to the American ambulance," he wrote. "They seem to be under tho impression that even if their legs are shot off, the skill of the Esculapii of tbe United States will make them grow again." Of the nurses, too, he wrote in admiration. " I have a great weakness for the American girl," he admitted, " she puts her heart into what Bhe' U about. When she flirts she does it conscientiously, and when she nurses a most uninviting -looking Zouave or Franc tireur she does it equally conscientiously, when there is nothing more to do' for them sitting patiently reading to them or playing cards with them."
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 126, 29 May 1915, Page 10
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