There was other work for the boys as well. They were not yet
second-class scouts, and the captain was most anxious that all should
pass the examination before the Review took place. He accordingly kept
the troop busy, and Doctor Travis was most helpful in his lectures and
in examining the boys. It was the day before the meeting when the
captain proudly presented each scout with his second-class badge.
"There, I'm thankful that's over," and he gave a deep sigh of relief.
"Yez kin hold up yer heads now among the rest. I wish it was the
first-class badge, though. Yez should have it by this time, and I
guess ye would if we hadn't spent so much time in earnin' money."
The morning of the Review was clear and warm, and the scouts in full
uniform were early on the grounds. The flags were all arranged, and
everything was in readiness for the meeting. Word had passed
throughout the parish that the Lieutenant-Governor was to be present,
and all during the morning people kept coming, some by motor-boats, and
others by teams. They brought their dinners with them, intending to
make a holiday of it. Even Tom Dunker was there with his family. He
had no use for Captain Josh or the scouts, but he did want to see the
Lieutenant-Governor, and hear what he had to say.
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