The Putnam Hall Cadets; or, Good Times in School and Out

roceed next to the election of two captains, one for Company A, and one for Company B. For this purpose each

f the first company. Bart Conners became captain of Company B. Later still, Harry Blossom became first lieutenant, and Dav

ut just wait-I'll fix them!" And th

am called the newly elected officers to

d during drill you must see to it that every cadet does his duty. Of course, during sch

I don't want any authority excep

ging. There was also a fancy drill and a short parade, and all enjoyed it excepting Baxter

le thing up against you, Dan," said Coulter. "Look at L

ld be sure of becoming a lieutenant,

he bully. "I know twelve fellows who said they'd

t them up," put in Mumps. "

they told the newly elected major so. All shook him by the hand, and wished him the

ther will be pleasant from beginning to end. I am going to try to do my duty, and I know you will try to do yours

alled out a cadet. "Jack's

was the cry, and they were giv

do something for them in return. He thought the matter over carefully and then decided to ask a dozen of t

e thing was mentioned. "We can have a jolly

from Stuffer Singleton, anxiousl

remember about f

nswered Jack. "I'll arrange it with the captain and

s feel bad, it was kept a secret among those concerned. Captain Putnam allowed the housekeeper to have two baskets of prov

of all picnics," declared Pepper.

ite Dan Baxter?" said

life, Andy!

as only

Lee. "He is as mad as hops beca

he is to be an officer over me

ew anxious, fearing they would have bad weather. But by the next morning the sun was shining a

Baxter and Paxton were standing. "Jack Ruddy is going to

queried the bull

the gym. They're going to take two or

shame!" cr

game," suggested Gus Coul

ecame thoughtful. "Where

on the lake. It's abou

rranged, and Baxter, Paxton, and Mumps set off without delay. Coulter wished to go along but

d with good things to eat and to drink, and each basket was carried by

ndy. "I know it's a little late in the

d the cold water. Why, I take a cold bath

"My father used to be quite weak, but now he takes a cold bat

e, where the shore made a sweeping turn. As the boys were all good walkers, they cove

rest and a swi

e good things Jack has provided,"

eat about all the time, c

st sleep," put in Jack, and

ece of pie in my hand. I had had the nightmare, gone down to the kitchen pantry, and helped myse

e bushes. Not far away was a small stream of water, and they did not know that in this one of th

gone in bathing. "Let us take their baskets and make off with them.

axton. "And won't Jack Ru

spot you!" whispered Mum

" said Baxter. "They can't se

y of three stole to the spot

eavy," remarked Pax

g further was said. Each took a basket, and started ba

came a crash. Mumps, who was bringing up the rear, had slipped and le

ack, who was standing in the water up

one of the cadets

er!" yelled Pepper. "He's

r things!" broke in Andy. "Hi

tnam Hall. He flung himself into the

et his load remain where it had fallen and scrambled in headlong. T

came from Jack. "Don't l

N'T LET THEM G

t," said another

et on shore. "Stop, or I'll throw this!"

shook his head at those in the water. "If you don't get out of the way, I'll run o