"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.