Bev. What--really! Oh, but I'm glad! I knew it was going to be,
but I didn't know it would be to-night. Does mother know?

Char. We're going in to tell her now. And, Bev, I asked for your
appointment, and some day, before so very long, I'm quite sure you may
have it.

Bev (delighted). You are as great a man as Morgan. And will I be
the color-bearer, and go with you on the marches, and sleep by the camp
fire, and have my rations with your men?

George (gaily). But you must promise not to overeat or oversleep.
We live in such great style, we Morgan men. Come in; let's tell them
all. (They exit into the house.

Bev. Hello! there's Gordon. (Enter Gordon from the road). I came
out to look for you. Have you had supper?

Gordon. Yes, I wanted to look about for a minute or so. I haven't
been here for a long time now. Well, everything's the same. Do you know,
Bev, I love this place as though it were my home.

[Enter Fair from the house, excited.

Fair. Oh! Bev, Bev, have you heard!

Bev. Yes; isn't it splendid!

Gordon. What is it?