I've got to leave, but there's no earthly reason why you should.

Your resigning would be mistaken loyalty to me, and would cast no rebuke or regret over the cadet corps or the Army.

The fellows who are going to stick would simply feel that one weak-kneed chap had dropped by the wayside.

They'd merely march on and forget you." "There goes the first call for dinner formation," cried Holmes, wheeling and beginning his hasty preparations.
"That's better," laughed Dick, as he shoved his resignation into the drawer of the table.
Then Dick, too, made his hurried preparations.

Second call found them ready to watch the forming of A company.