"I couldn't remember dot no more as I can remember der names of all der kings py England alretty."
"Oh, I am disgusted!" sighed William Philander, and started to walk away.
"Vot is you disgusted apout, Mr. Dubbs?"
"Because they won't call me by my proper name."
"Do da call you by your imbrober name?" asked Hans innocently.
"Eh?"
"I said, do da call you py your imbrober name?" repeated the German youth.
"Oh, don't talk to me," howled Tubbs, and walked away more disconcerted than ever.
"Dot fellow vas so sharp like a pox of bebber, ain't it?" sighed Hans to himself.
The preparations for the annual encampment went forward rapidly. All of the outfit was inspected with care and found to be in good order. Each cadet was provided with a blanket, and a knapsack full of extra underclothing and other necessary things. The captain had already engaged three big wagons to carry the tents, poles, and cooking utensils, including several camp stoves, and from another quarter cots were to be sent to the camp direct, so that the cadets would not be compelled to lie upon the ground.
