There are some things, however, that cannot be learned alone.

You had better take measures to form your company." Frank called upon Mr.Rathburn, the principal of the academy, and after communicating his plan, which met with the teacher's full approval, arranged to have notice given of a meeting of the boys immediately after the afternoon session.
On Thursday afternoon when the last class had recited, previous to ringing the bell, which was a signal that school was over, Mr.Rathburn gave this brief notice: "I am requested to ask the boys present to remain in their seats, and in which I think they will all feel interested." Looks of curiosity were interchanged among the boys, and every one thought, "What's coming now ?" At this moment a modest knock was heard, and Mr.Rathburn, going to the door, admitted Frank.

He quietly slipped into the nearest seat.
"Your late schoolfellow, Frank Frost," proceeded Mr.Rathburn, "has the merit of originating the plan to which I have referred, and he is no doubt prepared to unfold it to you." Mr.Rathburn put on his hat and coat, and left the schoolroom.

After his departure Frank rose and spoke modestly, thus: "Boys, I have been thinking for some time past that we were not doing all that we ought in this crisis, which puts in such danger the welfare of our country.

If anything, we boys ought to feel more deeply interested than our elders, for while they will soon pass off the stage we have not yet reached even the threshold of manhood.