During my stay in France I wrote a number of letters to the press relating to the work of the Blue Cross Society of France, and in return received many interesting letters from America, and in many instances donations for the Refuge.

One of the most pleasing was the following, which demonstrates the heart and spirit of the boys and girls of our great and generous country.

Livingston Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.

John I. Anderson,

Continental Hotel, Paris, France.

Dear Sir:

Your appeal for the wounded dogs now being cared for in the hospital in Neuilly, France, which appeared in the New York Globe, was brought to the attention of the children of the Presbyterian Church of this town, and they decided to do something themselves to raise a little money.

Five youngsters equipped their dogs with white blankets and collection boxes and spent Saturday asking dog lovers to give something for the little war sufferers. When the boxes were opened they found $18.00, which I am forwarding to you. A donation of $2.50 was made by the Dramatic Club of the Presbyterian Church, bringing the total to $20.50, for which amount my check is drawn to your order.

The children would very much appreciate any particulars which you can furnish them regarding these “little soldiers.”

Very truly yours,

Margaret M. Link.

February 25, 1919.

This help from America has wonderfully encouraged the Countess in her philanthropic work among the crippled, sick and needy dumb animals, and it is her desire to extend the work to other parts of France, where inestimable good can be accomplished.