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On reaching ca himself, Dick was sent to his tent, where

he slept until he was aroused by the bustle at reveille He had not

expected to sleep; but he was young and physically tired, and the shock

of trouble had, as so effect He awoke

refreshed and coh his heart was heavy as he dressed, because

he feared it was the last time that he would wear his country's unifor parade was over;

then he was summoned to a tent where the Colonel and the Adjutant sat

"I have a telegra if you have arrived," the Colonel said in a

curious, dry tone "You rave suspicion"

"Yes," Dick answered, wondering whether the Colonel ht

have been better if he had run away

"Very well You ad received the plans What did you do with

theot to Storeton,

the envelope was gone"

"How do you account for that?"

"I can't account for it, sir"

The Colonel was silent for a few moments, and then he looked fixedly at

Dick

"Your stateht, and now that you