Our juniors are the rising generation, and no one belongs to the past except those who have laid aside the burden of life--light to some, wearisome to others--forever.

They are the only ones who have any excuse for stepping out of the ranks.

They have done so by their Captain's order.

Let us, who remain, stand bravely in our places, that we may be present or accounted for when the roll-call containing our names is read..