But she suddenly remembered something that made her feel more at ease.
"Why, I saw an officer and some soldiers on a train, the other day," she cried.

"The officer had at least eight or ten soldiers with him, under his command.

I remember what a fine-looking young man he was.

He had what looked like two V's on his sleeve, and I remember that they were yellow.

What kind of an officer is the man who wears the two yellow V's ?" "A non-commissioned officer, Mrs.Davidson; a corporal of cavalry." "Was he higher that you'll be when you graduate from West Point ?" "No; a corporal is an enlisted man, a step above the private soldier.
The sergeant is also an enlisted man, and above the corporal.
Above the sergeant comes the second lieutenant, who is the lowest-ranking commissioned officer." "Oh, I am sure I never could understand it all," sighed Mrs.Davidson.
"Why don't they have just plain soldiers and captains, and put the captains in a different color of uniform?
Then ordinary people could comprehend something about the Army.