The sad Tale of Walter Giles Merriweather "quick into the coal hole under the stairs we'll not tarry as destruction prepares we've got twelve seconds there's no time to lose it's life or death and up to you to choose" huddled together with nowhere to sit there goes our house it took a direct hit falling masonry and glass as it shatters but we're all alive that's really what matters" Maud and her Kids went to live with a friend loyal to the cause right down to the end She was a rock her faith didn't falter ordered her friends "don't ever tell Walter!" but word got over to Walter in France after the Allies had made their advance Walter came home on compassionate leave saw his home and he just could not believe Maud consoled him as she spoke through her tears "war's about over leave behind your fears" what precious time he could now spend with Maud forgetting Operation Overlord Walter was happy Ma