[Gutenberg 27679] • Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants; or, Handling Their First Real Commands

excerpt from the book.

"TIPPED OFF" BY WIG-WAG

LIEUTENANT POPE, battalion adjutant of the first battalion of the

Thirty-fourth United States Infantry, looked up from his office desk as

the door swung open and a smart, trim-looking young corporal strode in.

Pausing before the desk, the young corporal came to a precise, formal

salute. Then, dropping his right hand to his side, the soldier stood at

attention.

"Good morning, Corporal Overton."