wild enthusiastic cheers. The scouts could restrain themselves no
longer. With the greatest difficulty they had remained silent as the
Governor told about what had been done for an invalid girl. But now
this generous act on the part of troop seven following immediately
after, was more than they could stand. They cheered at the top of
their voices, and threw their hats high into the air. It was some time
before order could be restored, for all were talking at once,
notwithstanding the frantic efforts of the scoutmasters to restrain
them.

"Do you really wish to give up all claim to the prize?" the Governor
asked troop seven, as soon as he could get a hearing.

"We do," came as one from the thirty boys. "We cannot accept it."

"Is that the wish of the other troops?" the Governor asked.

The only answer was another outburst of cheering, if anything, more
vehement than before. Scarcely had they finished, when Captain Josh
strode rapidly forward, and confronted the Governor.

"We can't allow it," he shouted. "It's not right." He could say no
more, for another deafening uproar forbade further speech.

"It is no use for you to refuse, captain," the Governor told him, when
peace was once more restored. "The troops won't let you speak. Bring
your scouts up here."

For a few seconds the captain hesitated. Then he wheeled, and ordered
his troop to advance. Reaching the platform, the men there shook hands