Chapter 10
The following months were punishing. Bill himself took on the most challenging classes. Visions of the future replaced memories of the trenches and further shell shock episodes. He was on course to pass his final exams with high marks.
His thoughts were never far away from Margaret. Peter expressed mock annoyance when Bill kept saying how lucky he was to have met her. “She has everything I value, intelligence, a wicked sense of humor, and a mind of her own.”
“Not to mention she’s a ravishing beauty,” his friend said.
“I will admit, that does not go unnoticed,” Bill laughed.
“I admire the patience the two of you have, waiting until you finish school.”
“We’re considering the long game. Careers. Where to live. What about you and Fran,” Bill asked.
“It won’t last much longer,
