"We won't be too severe," he said. "Remember, we are not German."
"That's true, too, sir," said Chester. "But all the same, it should be done, if you ask me."
"Perhaps," said General Rhodes. "Now, I suppose you are wondering why I called you here?"
"Yes, sir," returned Hal.
"Well," said General Rhodes, "I have been summoned to report to the commander-in-chief and I want a couple of officers to go with me who can be useful as well as ornamental."
Both lads flushed.
"I know that you drive an automobile exceedingly well, Major Paine," the general continued, "and for that reason I am selecting you as my chauffeur on this trip."
"But I am afraid I shall not be so useful, sir," said Chester.
"Well," said the general, "I am taking you along because I thought you'd like to go."
"And so I would, sir," answered Chester.