Why should I?
I've been major long enough.

I believe in giving the other fellows a show." "Who, for instance ?" "Well, I'd like to see Bart Conners made major.

He's one of the best soldiers we have, and he keeps Company B up to the scratch." "Bart is all right.

But what about the other fellows ?" "Well, I am not so anxious about the captaincies.

Let the best fellows win." "I think Reff Ritter would like to be a captain or major." "He never will be--he can't get the support.