A fellow has more of a chance in camp than he does in school." "It would be a fine thing to get Dick Rover into trouble and make him lose his position as captain," went on Gus Pender.
"Yes, and make Tom Rover lose his position as lieutenant, too," added Flapp.
The term at Putnam Hall was now drawing to a close and it was not long before the semi-annual examinations began.

All of the Rovers worked hard over their papers, and with more or less success.

Sam came out at the top of his class, while Tom stood third in his grade, and Dick third in a still higher class.

The boys lost no time in sending the news home, and received word back that not only their father, but also Uncle Randolph and Aunt Martha, were much pleased with the result.
"Now we'll feel as if we deserve an outing," said Tom, and Sam and Dick agreed with him.
It was on the following morning that Captain Putnam made an announcement that filled all of the cadets with interest.
"You are all anxious, I know, to learn where the annual encampment is to be held," said he, during general assembly.

"I am pleased to be able to announce that I have arranged to hold it at Pine Island, a fine bit of ground, located close to the south shore of Bass Lake.