“Yes, sir?”
“Think you can get in now?”
“I can make a bluff at it—sir.”
“Answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ sir.”
“No, sir.”
“Try it.”
Sam took hold of the rope as he had seen his instructor do, glanced up at the spot where he was expected to place himself, then set his teeth tightly together. He sought to draw himself up slowly, after the manner that he had been shown, but somehow, strong as he was, his feet refused to leave the floor.
Sam let go, wiping the perspiration from his brow, and gripped the rope again. This time he made a leap. His head hit the ceiling and he sat down on the floor heavily.
“Ouch!” howled Sam, bringing a laugh from his companions and a smile to the face of the instructor.
“Attention! You will get the knack after a little. Did you hurt your head?”