"What's that?"
"The first degree is next to nothing; only to get the fellows together to organize," said Scott, as he leaped upon a rock. "Come up here, Jones; I'll give you the first degree."
Jones joined the joker on the rock.
"Do you agree to vote for Cantwell, to say nothing to nobody, and never to eat soup with a darning-needle?" asked Scott, in a low tone.
"Of course I do," laughed Jones.
"Answer in these words:—
"To all these three I do agree."
Jones repeated the words in due form.
"All right. I appoint you R. P. F. pro tem."