VI The Drill and the Secret Party

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``The Secret One who draws the longest lot is chosen. The Secret One who draws the shortest is chosen,'' he said solemnly.

The drawing was as solemn as his tone. Each boy wanted to draw either the shortest lot or the longest one. The heart of each thumped somewhat as he drew his piece of string.

When the drawing was at an end, each showed his lot. The Rat had drawn the shortest piece of string, and Marco had drawn the longest one.

``Comrade!'' said The Rat, taking his hand. ``We will face death and danger together!''

``God save Samavia!'' answered Marco.

And the game was at an end for the day. The primest thing, the Squad said, The Rat had ever made up for them. `` 'E wos a wonder, he wos!''