At a recent annual reunion of _her_ regiment Comrade Vincent, in tears while relating the incident, said “THAT’S CLARA BARTON. I will never forget that smile and that welcome.” In speeding her parting guests, at the door she said: “God bless you, my boys! If I can do anything for you at any time, call on me—it is never too late nor too early. I want you to know you will always find me ready.” XXI From the days of earliest cravings for “fairy stories” there have been recounted to young people the wonders wrought by that noble woman of New England. Oakland (Cal.) _Tribune_. Clara Barton’s work in Cuba, in 1898, added still greater luster to her glory. Holyoke (Mass.) _Telegram_. We have heard soldiers, who faced death green-eyed, tell with quivering voice of Clara Barton’s services before the Battle of Santiago when, perched on a gun-carriage, she gave directions to the doctors and nurses. Lexington (Ky.) _Herald_. Miss Barton, when your country was in trouble (1776) Spain was the friend of America; now Spain is in trouble, America is her enemy. GENERAL BLANCO (_In a Salon, Santiago de Cuba_, 1898.) Miss Barton, you will need no directions from me, but if any one troubles you let me know. ADMIRAL SAMPSON. God will not call me home until my work is done. CLARA BARTON. There was an Overruling Providence when the “State of Texas” was loaded for Cuba. CLARA BARTON. I have with me a cargo of 1400 tons, under the flag of the Red Cross, the one international emblem of humanity known to civilization. CLARA BARTON. A man said to me “The Red Cross has been a fairy godmother to us.” CLARA BARTON. Wherever men fight and tear each other to pieces, wherever the glare and sound of war are heard, there the Red Cross aims to plant the white banner that bears the blessed sign of relief. CLARA BARTON. The Red Cross has come to quicken into fresh new growth the best things in life. CLARA BARTON. Our Red Cross century tree blossomed in the smoke, and valor, and wails of the Spanish-American War. CLARA BARTON. The highest and best in the land stood under the cooling shade of the Red Cross, and breathed its atmosphere of peace, love and help. CLARA BARTON. The Red Cross recognizes no features other than the relief of the victims and the mitigation of the horrors of war. CLARA BARTON. The Red Cross is founded in the soundest and noblest principles, in the deep needs of human nature and in the enduring instincts of mankind. CLARA BARTON. Men do not go to war to save life; they might save life by keeping the peace, and staying at home. CLARA BARTON. Men go to war solely with the intent to inflict so much pain, loss and disaster on the enemy that he will yield to their terms.