“I want to put these men through their drill, for we can’t tell when we shall be attacked.”
“Very well, my dear boy; that is just like you; snub the old man; call him down.”
“Will you keep to yourself?”
“Say, I am a double distilled, a hundred and fifty over proof idiot.”
The professor sat down in a huff.
Jack, after this slight interruption, reviewed his men, Harry Girdwood standing by his side.
“Attention!” Jack exclaimed. “Number off by your right. Mark time!”
These orders were obeyed.
“Form fours! March! Halt! Stand at ease!” he continued.
“That will do, I think,” said Jack.