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HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION
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way, Neal," said Tom, warmly. "We'll always be glad to see you. And some day I'm going to try to get you an invitation to mess with us, if such things are permitted here. Don't forget now!"
"You take it from me I won't, boys," said the ambulance driver, who wore the highly prized decoration under his coat, instead of pinning it where every one could see it. "I've got something to look forward to now besides carrying wounded poillus to the hospitals in the rear. Wish you all the good luck going; and when you write home, boys, just mention meeting me, will you? So-long, fellows!"
