"I don't know that I care to be made major.

If I get to be a captain or a first lieutenant I shall be well content.

You know I was a second lieutenant once." "My percentage is more than I expected," said Larry.

"I really didn't think I was so well up in military matters.

Now, if the boys want me for an officer I'll take whatever they give me." "And that is what I say," added George Granbury.
"Ditto, myself," put in Tom.