"Russia is going to send out more warships," put in Larry. "If they come this way, it may mean more fighting for me."
"Well, I reckon you'll do your duty, if you are put to it," answered Gilbert, with a smile.
"And so will you do yours," came from Larry.
"We'll all try to do our duty," broke in Ben. "We didn't join the army and the navy to hang back. Just the same, I'd enjoy a bit of a rest just now."
The others agreed that the rest would be beneficial all around. It was given to them; and here, for the present at least, we will leave them, wishing them the best of good luck in the future.
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