Late that afternoon the preparation and bustle seemed redoubled. More soldiers and a number of officers came aboard, and then, suddenly, after bugles had blared and bells had clanged, there was a tremor through the big transport.
“We’re off!” cried Bob.
“For France!” added Ned.
“And I’m glad to be with you!” said a voice behind Jerry, who, turning, beheld Professor Snodgrass.
CHAPTER VIII
THE TRAINING CAMP
My readers may well guess that Ned, Bob and Jerry were glad to see the scientist. He was like part of their “own folks,” and though they had many friends among their army chums, and though they liked, and were liked, by their officers, our three heroes felt that with Professor Snodgrass along it was like taking part of Cresville aboard with them.
“So you got here all right, did you?” asked Ned with a smile, as he and the others shook hands with the scientist.