At the end he wrote:
"Well, dear Governor, this is a rough life, and some parts are
not easy to bear. But I want you to know that I was never happier
in all my days. I know that we are fighting for a good cause,
justice, and freedom, and a world made clean from this beastly
German militarism. The things that the Germans have done to France
and Belgium must be stopped, and they must never be done again.
We want a decent world to live in, and we are going to have it, no
matter what it costs. Of course I should like to live through it
all, if I can do it with honor. But a man never can tell what is
going to happen. And I certainly would rather give up my life than
the things we are fighting for--the things you taught me to believe
are according to the will of God. So good-night for the present,
Uncle, and sleep well.
"Your loving nephew and son,
"DICK."
Hardman's hand shook a little as he laid the paper on the table.
"It is a beautiful letter," he said.
"Yes," nodded the old professor, putting his hand upon it; "it is
a classic; very clear and simple and high-minded.
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