""His First Leave"" is a novel written by Lizzie Allen Harker and published in 1908. The story revolves around the life of a young soldier named Jack, who is granted his first leave from the army. Jack is excited to go home and see his family, but he is also nervous about how they will react to his decision to join the army. As Jack makes his way home, he meets a variety of characters, including a young woman named Nellie who he falls in love with...