Mark said this with stern and pompous dignity and Texas subsided so suddenly that the rest could scarcely keep from laughing.
"But, seriously now, fellows," he said, after a moment's silence. "Let's leave all the past behind and consider what's before us. I really have something to say."
Having been thus enjoined, the meeting did come to order. The members settled themselves comfortably about the room as if expecting a long oration, and Mark continued, after a moment's thought.
"We really ought to make up our mind beforehand as to just exactly what we're going to do. I suppose you all know what's going to happen to-day."
"No!" cried the impulsive Texas. "I don't. What is it, anyhow?"
"We're to move to camp this afternoon," responded Mark.
"I know; but what's that got to do with it?"
"Lots. Several of the cadets have told me that there's always more hazing done on that one day than on all the rest put together. You see, we leave barracks and go up to live with the whole corps at the summer camp. And that night the yearlings always raise Cain with the plebes."
"Bully, b'gee!" chimed in Dewey, no less pleased with the prospect.
"So to-night is the decisive night," continued Mark. "And I leave it for the majority to decide just what we'll do about it. What do you say?"