"I hope you all had a nice time this summer." And then he asked about the broken-down carryall and looked at Jack's wound.
Although he did not say so to his chums, Jack was glad enough to get upstairs to his dormitory and rest.

The room was a large one and was occupied not only by the young major but also by Pepper, Andy and several others.

While some of the boys busied themselves in arranging their things, Jack rested in an easy chair near the window.
"Quite a few new fellows here this term," said Fred, who was present.

"I understand that all of the new dormitories that were built in the wing this summer will be filled up." "That shows the school is growing popular," answered the young major.
"Jack, aren't you afraid somebody will try to get your position away from you ?" went on Fred.
"What do you mean, Fred?
Try to be elected major ?" "Yes." "Well, some of the fellows deserve the position.

Bart Connors, the captain of Company B, would make a fine major, and so would Henry Lee, the captain of Company A.And Sergeant Dave Kearney is a good fellow who deserves promotion." "Then you don't care so much for the position ?" "Oh, yes, I do care.