"Shall I carry your suit cases, sir, to the deck ?" "It won't be necessary, thank you," Darrin replied.
"Very good, sir," and again the marine saluted.

Returning the salute, the two young officers hurried forward.

As they strode along, their eyes feasting on the strong, proud lines of the dreadnought on which they were to serve, their staunch young hearts swelled with pride.

And there, over the battleship's stern, floated the Flag, which they had taken most solemn oath to defend with their lives and with their honor, whether at home, or on the other side of the world.
In both breasts stirred the same emotions of love of country.
Just then neither felt like speaking.

They hastened on in silence.
Up the gang-plank they strode.