Chapter 7 Helping Hands
Chapter 7 Helping Hands
The firing came to an end. The horses calmed down. The smoky air began to clear.
Clara handed Jack and Annie each a canteen.
"Fill these quickly," she said. "We have no time to waste."
Jack's legs felt wobbly as he followed Annie to the creek.
They filled their canteens, then climbed back into the wagon.
"Keep alert," said Clara. "Look for the wounded as they come off the battlefield."
She snapped the reins. The horses started off again.
