Tom watched the two men, wondering what thoughts were in their minds. What
was this mysterious plan that was ending so badly?
The Captain spoke at last: "It's nice that you have your cousin here to
keep you company while you're waiting for your ankle to heal."
"He'll be with me longer than that, Captain. He's come to enlist."
"Good!" exclaimed Captain Moffat. He turned to Tom. "I 'll be glad to have
you, my boy!"
"And I'll be glad to be with you."
"Sir!" corrected Bert. "You'll have to learn to say 'sir' in the army."
"Yes--sir!" replied Tom.