"Lack of punctuality is a very serious military offense, Sergeant. I shall do all that is possible to stamp it out in B Company."
"Yes, sir."
"That is all, Sergeant. You do not need any further instructions, for you are an old soldier and can be depended upon."
"Thank you, sir."
"Sergeant Gray will give you the names of the delinquents."
"Very good, sir."
With a final salute Sergeant Hupner turned and strode away. If his gait were any indication, Hupner meant to capture every one of the delinquents with the least possible loss of time.
"You want another trip to Mason City, Overton?" queried Hupner, halting before the soldier boy.
"Not for fun," replied Hal, "but I'll go there, or anywhere else on earth, on a matter of duty."
"You're my man," nodded Hupner. "You, too, Terry. Hyman, I guess you may have an idea where some of the delinquents are holding forth in Mason City?"