Farnum looked pleased. "Yes, Drake, I did, but it makes me feel mighty good that Stone thought well enough of me to predict that I would. I'd rather have that confidence on his part than five stripes, any day of the week."
"Farnum, I'm not as wise as old Stone; I apologize to you for my unkind judgment and for not taking your hand in the train. I hope you will forgive me and accept my friendship," and a warm handclasp and a happy reconciliation followed.
"Why don't you chaps read the rest of this list, and see who the remaining cadet officers are?" asked Stonewell.
"They're just the same as in the list we saw published, aren't they?" queried Robert.
"Well, Farnum gets the first battalion——"
"Good, I'm delighted," burst out Robert.
"They've a good man commanding the first company, haven't they?" continued Stonewell.
"Yes, Blair is one of the best men in the class; he'll make a splendid three striper; he——"
"Oh, it isn't Blair; take a look for yourself, Bob."