His searching glance seemed to take in everything at
once, but so thoroughly had every one prepared that even his
exacting eye could find nothing to take exception to. It was a
time of suspense for all the soldiers, as they knew that the least
detail of dress or equipment lacking or misplaced meant a visit to
the guardhouse. But the inspection passed off perfectly, as far as
the men were concerned, and soon the inspecting party turned its
attention to the barracks. The men were still held in ranks at
attention, however, as nobody knew what the next step in the day's
events would be.
Not long after the inspecting party had disappeared into the
barracks they reappeared and made their way to regimental
headquarters. Here they formed in a group, and, as far as the boys
could judge, appeared to be awaiting the arrival of some person or
persons, as they kept glancing down the road over which the
general's car had come only a short time before.
"They must be expecting some other big bugs," speculated Billy in
a whisper, keeping at the same time a wary eye on the nearest
officer. "Looks as though this were going to be a red letter day
around these diggings.
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