Turn the key in that closet door, and you will see all our jellies, preserves, wines, syrups, etc. It is so full just now, that it was proposed to run up another room for a donation room, as we really do not know where to pack away all our things; but the surgeon tells us, what is very true, that this cannot last; at the present time there is an unusual interest and excitement, which can scarcely continue, and we must take care of these things till the time of need. Ah! take care, John! there goes the top; look into the box; just as I thought; see, what masses of jelly and broken glass; what nice fine handkerchiefs, too good for the purpose by far; carry them straight to the laundry; but no! that was the way Susan got that bad cut the other day; bring a pan, and we will let them soak here first. Just look at these poor books; with red edges, indeed, and rubricated throughout; and writing-paper, too, all soaked with this erratic currant jelly; and what is this? A pen; “currente calamo,” indeed, in a new sense. And these nice pillow-cases, and towels, and sheets,--but they can be washed; what is next? A bundle of---- “My punches ready, miss? for the fourth ward, ten to-day; here’s the Doctor’s list.” “Not just yet, Price; you’re always in such a hurry for your men.” “You see, miss, they wouldn’t take any breakfast, and I want something for them.” This from the most faithful and attentive of wardmasters. At the beginning of each week, we receive our orders from the surgeon of each ward as to how many men need milk punch, extra nourishment, etc. The wardmaster also has a list, and his duty is to come to us, get their drinks, and take them to them; but if there is any delay the ladies usually take them to the men themselves, that they may be certain of having them at the proper time M. kindly undertakes that part of the work to-day so let us get on with our unpacking. Let us take out this bundle and see what it is. Enter at this moment three men, each bearing a large market-basket. “These are donations from the ---- Society; please let us have the baskets and an acknowledgment for the things.” This sounds trifling, but it means that everything must be taken out, a list made and sent to the Officer of the Day to write an acknowledgment. Let us do it as quickly as we can; but here comes one of our wardmasters. “Well, Henry, what do you want?” “Twelve wounded men, ma’am, just come in; the ambulances we were looking for have just got here, and we want a change of clothing for each of them.” “Yes, you shall have them at once, but stand out of Green’s way; look what he and William are carrying.” “Green, where did those come from?” Two large boxes of oranges and one of lemons. “Dr. ---- says, miss, these have just been sent, and he would like to have them picked over, as they’re spoiling so fast.” “Well, try and find a place for them on the floor, and tell Arnold to come here in a few minutes, and help us to do it.”