When they reached the entrance doors and were about to ride out Sergeant McGillicuddy stopped Broussard with a word.

The audience, watching and smiling, knew what would happen and all eyes were fixed on the C.O.'s.

box.

In a minute Broussard, with his cavalry cap in his hand, was seen mounting the stairs; Colonel Fortescue rose and clasped Broussard's hand, while Mrs.Fortescue frankly kissed him on both cheeks.

The band broke loose again and so did the people.