In Barracks and Wigwam — page 128: what you’re looking at

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as - = CHAPTER XIX. “at LINN MEETS AN OLD FRIEND. ‘a Linn did not stop to ask any questions. With a salute _ to the sergeant, he hurried off, not knowing what -was __wanted of him, but nevertheless feeling decidedly uneasy. In the company office two clerks were writing busily at the dictation of Colonel Bromley and Major Dallas, and ~ e several other officers were talking inlow tones near by. The colonel glanced up when the lad entered. __ “Good-morning, Corporal Osborne,” he said. ne Del sir?’ exclaimed Linn, in a bewildered tone. _ “Yes, that is your grade now, Osborne. I sent for you — ips to inform you of the fact: The major and I are satisfied 3 EC - that your recent conduct entitles you to fill the vacancy ~ -_in the troop caused by the death of poor Otis. And from — C - what I hear, the appointment will be pleasing to your ie a _ comrades. a “According to the peer routine you could not have — ee. oe notified so soon,” the colonel stated; “but I have — aa taken the responsibility of giving you your grade at once, ~ and have sent the papers on to department headquarters to be certified. This unusual step is justified by the cir-_ a cumstances. I trust there will be only good reports of you : in the future.” Ss aes “There shall be, sir,” stammered Linn. a4 assure © yom a % “He was fairly overcome by this Beer eS mark of is favor, and could find no words to express his grati ‘ ne though] he made several awkward attempts t com chook: oe RE EE ae Ne ne spe at Ik igs ik Ok ior a2 mE Sa fice at (ie a Mees pe