The Belgian Twins

ed. Each day was filled to the brim with hard work. With the help of the Twins, Mother Van Hove kept the garden free of weeds and took care of the stock. She even threshed the whe

in front of the priest's house next to the church. Leon, the Burgomeiste

Belgians, he said then, and it is none the less true to-day! The Germans have crossed our eastern frontier. It is reported that they are already burning towns and killing the inhabitants if they resist. God knows what may be before us. Our good King Albert has asked Parliament to refuse the demands of the Germans. In spite of

e Burgomeister's wife was heard in the stillness. "Oh, Mynheer Pastoor," she said

est you can, until they have passed by. Do not anger them by resisting. Bow your heads to the storm and have faith in God that it may soon pass over." He turned and led the way toward the li

on the hard floor. The priest left them there, praying silently, while he went to put on the robes of hi

od Lord, deliver us," he prayed at last, and

r mother's name is Leonie Van Hove, and your father's name is Georges Van Hove. If by any chance-which God forbid-we should become separated from one another, keep the locket on your neck, and our names in your memory until we meet again; for if such a thing should happen, do not doubt that I should find you, t

s so you would be ready to do your best and not despair, whatever might happen, but be sure, my lambs, nothing s

tle that night. Long after the children were quiet, she sat alone on the kitchen step in the darkness with Fidel by her side, a