Captain Neil he found observing the drill from a distance.
“What do you think of that?” he called out to Barry, as the latter came within hailing distance. “What do you think of my sergeant?”
“Fine,” replied Barry. “Where did you get him?”
“What? Look at him!”
“I am. Pretty natty sergeant he makes, too.”
“Let's go out there, and I'll introduce him.”
As they crossed the parade ground, the sergeant dropped his military tone and proceeded to explain in his ordinary voice some details in connection with the drill. Barry, catching the sound of his voice, stopped short.
“You don't mean it, Captain Neil! Not dad, is it?”
“Nobody else,” said Captain Neil. “Wait a minute. Wait and let's watch him at his work.”
For some time they stood observing the work of the new sergeant. Barry was filled with amazement and delight.