Dorothy Fielding

She offered herself as secretary, and the difficulties she surmounted during her three weeks in Belgium have been ably told in her book A Journal of Impressions in Belgium.

When the party was thus nearly made up, Dr. Monroe accepted Lady Dorothy Fielding, whose name became very well known in connection with her work for the Corps.

The British Red Cross had scoffed at this amateur band, but the Belgian Red Cross was willing enough to accept their useful services.

And when the British one found this out, it actually rose at length to giving them two cars, which necessitated the addition of two working chauffeurs to the party, and furthermore, it eventually gave them their passages to Belgium.

She was the first to see that her friend's highly strung nature was worn by the incessant noise and calls upon her sympathy, and by the burden of wearing responsibility and must have relaxation.

For though indomitable in spirit, Gypsy was built in a delicate mold.

The way was made easier because Lady Dorothy Fielding agreed to come to live with Mary in Pervyse while Gypsy was away.

The farewells were touching, including letters of Godspeed from the officers, loving good wishes and evidences of a wealth of devotion from the men which she warmly appreciated.