When Robert saw that they were approaching the neighbourhood of the cabin, he said that he was tired.
"So 'm I," answered the other. "Let's sit down and get cooled off before we go in."
Major was far ahead, ranging back and forth eagerly in pursuit of some small animal that had escaped him. "Something has happened," continued Ronald; "guess!"
"Couldn't guess—what is it?"
"That's right," laughed the Ensign, slapping his knee; "nobody could guess. We've actually got our new uniforms!"
"You don't say so! Where are they?"
"At Fort Wayne."
"Oh, you haven't got them, then?"
"No, but we've almost got 'em. Some of the boys are going this week sometime, as soon as the Captain can make up his mind to send 'em. I wish I could go, too, but they'll need nearly all the horses—fifty-eight new uniforms, you know. I've thought seriously of borrowing Miss Manning's horse and taking the trip—I need a change."