“Three cheers for Captain Fred Rover!” shouted Phil Franklin enthusiastically, and threw his cap high in the air. He had electioneered as hard as anybody for the youngest Rover.
Then Fred was called on for a little speech, and after that there was another election for lieutenants and a number of minor officers.
“It certainly was our day, Fred,” said Jack, as he and his cousin shook hands.
“Right you are, Major Rover,” and Fred saluted in the most precise military fashion.
“Bonfires to-night, boys!” sang out Andy. “And we’ll have some big doings, believe me!”
“Right you are!” declared his twin.