If any doubtful questions should
arise, I shall always be happy to give you any information or
assistance in my power.
"And now, boys, I will bid you farewell in my capacity of
instructor, but I need not say that I shall continue to watch
with interest your progress in the military art."
Here Mr. Morton bowed, and sat down.
After the applause which followed his speech had subsided, there
was a silence and hush of expectation among the boys, after which
Charles Reynolds rose slowly, and, taking from the seat beside
him a package, advanced toward Mr. Morton and made a brief speech
of presentation, having been deputed by the boys to perform that
duty.
"MR MORTON: I stand here in behalf of the boys present, who wish
to express to you their sense of your kindness in giving them the
course of lessons which has just ended. We have taken up much of
your time, and no doubt have tried your patience more than once.
If we have improved, as you were kind enough to say, we feel that
it is principally owing to our good fortune in having so skilful
a teacher.
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