After that his lungs were examined.

Then he was directed to lie on a table, while the areas over his other organs were thumped and listened to.

Then the candidate was examined for deformities.

He was ordered to march around the room, to run, to jump over a low stool, and perform other antics.
Then the two surgeons conferred briefly at the desk.
"You'll do, Mr.Prescott," announced Captain Goodwin.
"Thank you, sir," stammered Dick, the flush of happiness coming to his cheeks.
"You've taken part in school athletics, haven't you ?" asked Lieutenant Herman.
"Yes, sir; captain of our football team last fall." "You look it," nodded Lieutenant Herman pleasantly.

"Take your blanket, Mr.Prescott.Orderly, call the next man." As Dick strode back where he had left the others he heard the orderly call: "Mr.Holmes." "Go to it, old man.