Ian's eyes lighted up for a moment. Then the same forlorn look came into them as he let his head droop.
"No, Sandy. The pipes are too dear, and it takes many months to learn to play."
"And you study hard at school, lad?" asked the piper.
"Ay, do I," spoke the boy.
"Then some day, you'll be liking to hear of the fine military school I saw."
THE PIPER LADDIES
"Ach, Sandy, tell me about it. Have you really seen it?" Ian was at once alert.