Let the men break ranks, Corporal, and have each man pass me in turn, saluting the best he knows how." As Captain Dick stood there, receiving and returning the salute of each rookie as he passed, the young company commander noted each man's performance with keen eyes.
"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.