This was good news, indeed. The youthful officers quickly formed their ranks, for every boy and girl was excited over the important event and very proud to be a member of the Marching Club.
Judith and Phoebe came out to see the parade start and they thought these bright and eager young folks could not fail to impress their belief in Toby Clark’s innocence on all who witnessed this day’s demonstration.
The children had “chipped in” whatever money they could command to pay the village sign painter for lettering in big black letters on white cloth three huge banners, which had been framed and were to be carried in the parade. The first, which the butcher’s big boy carried just in front of the band, read:
“The Toby Clark Marching Club.”
The second, which was borne in the center of the procession, said:
“We Know That Toby Clark Is Innocent.”
The third sign, carried in the rear ranks, was as follows:
“Join Us in Demanding Justice for Toby.
You Might Be Falsely Accused Yourself
Some Day.”
This last was so big that it required two to carry it, and four guy-ropes, gayly decorated with colored ribbons, were held by four of the girls to give it more steadiness. In addition to these, two big American flags were carried in the line.