"Now, my lads, three cheers for the American flag. One!"
"Hurrah!"
"Two!"
"Hurrah!"
"Three!"
"Hurrah!"
"And long may it wave!" added Uncle Ben heartily, as he put the flag back in its place. "Boys, can't you sing?"
"We sing in school," replied several.
"Sing me a song, then, before we get under way."
"What shall we sing?"