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Rh "Why, I met General Chaffee in Cuba!" cried Gilbert. "He was one of the leaders in the Santiago campaign."

"Yes, and he is an old and experienced army officer to boot. I think he will prove the right man in the right place."

"He's all right, I reckon," put in a voice behind Gilbert at this juncture. "Lieutenant, you didn't expect to meet me as a fellow-passenger, did you?"

The young lieutenant turned swiftly, for the voice had a familiar sound. He was almost struck dumb to find himself face to face with Nuggy Polk and his boon companion, Jerry Nickerson.