CHAPTER XXI.
THE FULL SALUTE Great applause greeted Mr.Temple.He said: "Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts: "A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be like strawberry short cake without any strawberries.

(Great applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb.

(Laughter) "Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
(Laughter) All scouts can claim Uncle Jeb, he is the universal award that every boy scout wears in his heart.

(Uproarious applause) "Scouts, this is a gala day for me.

It beats three helpings of dessert----" "Sometimes we get four," the irrepressible voice shouted.
"I have been honored by the privilege of coming here to visit you in these quiet hills----" A voice: "Sometimes it isn't so quiet." "and to distribute the awards which your young heroes have earned.
You can all be scouts; you cannot all be heroes.