I did not see them sweep.

But I know they could learn.

What they have already learned proves that.

And if they ever should learn, and should go on the war-path down Tchoupitoulas or some of those other streets around there, those thoroughfares would bear a greatly improved aspect in a very few minutes.

But the girls themselves wouldn't; so nothing would be really gained, after all.
The drill was in the Washington Artillery building.