His popularity was attested as he took his seat by cries of "Tomasso!" "Oh, you, Tomasso!" "Where did you get that scout suit, Tomasso ?" "Oh, you, Tommy boy!" Tom, stolid and with face all but expressionless, received these tributes with the faintest suggestion of a smile.

"Don't forget to smile and look pretty!" came from the rear of the assemblage.
As was usual at Temple Camp festivities, the affair began with three resounding cheers for Uncle Jeb, followed by vociferous appeals for a speech.

Uncle Jeb's speeches were an institution at camp.

Slowly dragging himself to his feet, he sprawled over to the front of the platform and said in his drawling way: "I don't know as thar's anything I got ter say.

We've come out t'the end of our trail, en' next season I hope we'll see the same faces here.