So the procession moved through the village, attracting curious glances from the inhabitants as it passed along. The boys on their side used their eyes to advantage. They were delighted with the fields of grass, the trees now in full leaf, the flower-plots in front of some of the houses, and the singing of the birds. There was not one of them who did not hope that he would find a home in Brookville.{56}
CHAPTER VIII.
JULIUS HAS AN ADVENTURE.
About midway in the principal street of Brookville is the town hall. It is a neat building, of considerable size, and two stories in height.
Here the procession halted, and after a pause filed in.
The boys found themselves in a large hall, with a platform and desk at one end, the body of the hall being filled with settees.
“Looks like a schoolroom,” said Teddy.
“Only there ain’t no desks,” said Julius.
“We’re to stay here all night, boys,” said Tim Shanter.
“It’s only three o’clock. What will we do till then?” said Tom Burke.
“Boys,” said Mr. O’Connor, “would you like to see something of the village?”