"And may it soon bring the end of the war!" added Roger.
Jimmy marched along with his chums, going to take charge of a squad that would be among the leaders of the advance. And, as he passed a group of American officers, saluting as he did so, his heart almost stopped beating. For standing in their midst, and conversing earnestly with them, was Captain Frank Dickerson, and this time he wore the uniform of an American officer, with the two bars denoting his captaincy!
CHAPTER XXII
FIERCE FIGHTING
Jimmy's astonishment at seeing the man they had called a German spy was duplicated by his companions. With one accord they halted and stood staring at the captain who had saved their lives. On his part he did not see them, apparently. He stood there talking with other officers as calmly and coolly as though nothing worried him.
"There he is!" exclaimed Bob.
"No question about it!" said Roger.
"The dog!" fairly hissed Franz. "And to think he's going to betray our secrets to the Huns!"
"Not if I can help it!" declared Jimmy, and there was firm resolve in his voice.
"What are you going to do?" asked Roger, though he could almost guess the answer of his chum.