"First rate for recruits, Corporal," Prescott said, as he turned
away. "Give them daily drill at it, however."
Corporal Barrow gave his own most precise salute as he received
his captain's orders. Then he called:
"In double rank, fall in! Mark time, march! Step more smartly,
Pelham. Hip, hip, hip! Squad halt! One, two!"
From the corner of the building Dick had paused an instant to
glance back. Then he went into the company office.
"I've just been watching Corporal Barrow and his new recruit squad,
Sergeant," Dick announced. "The men are doing first-rate for
new men. Corporal Barrow is a patient and competent drill-master."
"Yes, sir," Kelly replied, without trace of a smile.
"The patient instructor is the only one who can teach a recruit,
Sergeant. If you ever see a non-com in this company losing his
temper set him straight at the first chance."
"Yes, sir."
"But don't make the correction in hearing of the squad unless the
case is a flagrant one."
"No, sir," Sergeant Kelly promised, his eyes smileless.
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