"He is not far away.

I seem to feel that he is lurking near, awaiting his next opportunity." "That's tommy-rot! You have let this old ring mix you all up.

Don't slip any cogs now, Frank, or you may have the pleasure of seeing your new rival, Paul Rains, appointed a corporal, while you still remain an ordinary cadet." Frank flushed.
"Rains is not a bad fellow," he said.

"He is square." "He may seem so to you," said Hodge; "but I am suspicious of any fellow who has much to do with Wat Snell and that gang.

Frank, it is a wonder to me that you ever came to have anything to do with me afterward--well, you know." "I shouldn't if I hadn't believed there was some good in you for all of appearances." "Thank you, old man!" exclaimed Hodge, with genuine feeling.