At that instant a far-off bugle sounded.
"That closes this period of instruction," announced the sergeant. "Dismissed!"
As the four broke out of ranks Hal approached their instructor respectfully.
"Sergeant, 'dismissed' means that we're through, doesn't it?"
"Yes, Overton. And this squad is dismissed until supper time. You can return to squad room, or you may remain about out-doors, if you'd rather. Don't go far away from barracks, though."
"Thank you," Hal replied, and turned away with Noll.