another occasion to listen to stories about the Children of France.
"They value neither their own safety nor their lives; they are willing
and eager to make any sacrifice if by so doing they can serve their
beloved France ever so little.

"One finds this spirit everywhere. It is one of the few bright and
beautiful things to be found in the great world war, though many of
the deeds of heroism of the French children will never be known. The
little heroes have made the supreme sacrifice and their lips, sealed
in death, can never tell of their deeds.

"That you may the better understand the spirit of patriotism that
fills the hearts of all these little French children, I will tell you
the story of little Pierre," said the captain. "This is not a long
story, but a more heroic one never has been told.

"While Pierre was twelve he was small for his age, but sturdy, and he
loved his country with a fervor that you children of America also
should have in your hearts."

"We have," spoke up Joe Funk.

"Yes, I think that all of you have. I wish you to keep it, to keep the
fires of patriotism burning and never let them grow dim. As for
Pierre, I will now tell you of the noble sacrifices he made for
France.

"Pierre lived with his mother in a small French village at the time
the Germans entered the town. Being hungry, as usual, they intruded
into the homes of the villagers and helped themselves to whatever they