Tuesday before noon
Her eyes were hard-set . Then she gave a tremendous shattering sob , and burst into wild tears . George stooped to pick up a telegram which was lying on the floor . It read : `` You are to report to Adjutant Headquarters Second First West Midland R.F.A. Wimbledon to-morrow Tuesday before noon . '' The Army had not forgotten him . Throughout the week his name upon various forms had been under the eye of authority , and at last the order had gone forth . The next morning , after a disturbed night , Lois was taken ill .