This conflict is one thing I've been waiting for. I'm well and strong and young - young enough to go to the front. If I can't be a soldier, I'll help soldiers.

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.

My business is staunching blood, and feeding fainting men.

I may sometimes be willing to teach for nothing, but if paid at all, I shall never do a man's work for less than a man's pay.