The paper was much applauded , the songs were very hearty , and when Frank , whose turn it was to be chaplain , read the closing prayer , every one felt that they had much to give thanks for , since one more had joined them , and the work was slowly getting on with unexpected helpers sent to lend a hand . The lights shone out from the little hall across the street , the music reached the ears of passers-by , and the busy hum of voices up there told how faithfully some , at least , of the villagers tried to make the town a safer place for their boys to grow up in , though the tavern still had its private bar and the saloon-door stood open to invite them in . There are many such quiet lodges , and in them many young people learning as these lads were learning something of the duty they owed their neighbors as well as themselves , and being fitted to become good men and sober citizens by practising and preaching the law and gospel of temperance . The next night Mr. Chauncey lectured , and the town turned out to hear the distinguished man , who not only told them of the crime and misery produced by this terrible vice which afflicted both England and America , but of the great crusade against it going on everywhere , and the need of courage , patience , hard work , and much faith , that in time it might be overcome . Strong and cheerful words that all liked to hear and many heartily believed , especially the young Templars , whose boyish fancies were won by the idea of fighting as knights of old did in the famous crusades they read about in their splendid new young folks ' edition of Froissart . `` We ca n't pitch into people as the Red Cross fellows did , but we can smash rum-jugs when we get the chance , and stand by our flag as our men did in the war , '' said Frank , with sparkling eyes , as they went home in the moonlight arm in arm , keeping step behind Mr. Chauncey , who led the way with their mother on his arm , a martial figure though a minister , and a good captain to follow , as the boys felt after hearing his stirring words . `` Let 's try and get up a company of boys like those mother told us about , and show people that we mean what we say . I 'll be color-bearer , and you may drill us as much as you like . A real Cold Water Army , with flags flying , and drums , and all sorts of larks , '' said Jack , much excited , and taking a dramatic view of the matter . `` We 'll see about it . Something ought to be done , and perhaps we shall be the men to do it when the time comes , '' answered Frank , feeling ready to shoulder a musket or be a minute-man in good earnest . Boyish talk and enthusiasm , but it was of the right sort ; and when time and training had fitted them to bear arms , these young knights would be worthy to put on the red cross and ride away to help right the wrongs and slay the dragons that afflict the world . Chapter XX . A Sweet Memory Now the lovely June days had come , everything began to look really summer-like ; school would soon be over , and the young people were joyfully preparing for the long vacation . `` We are all going up to Bethlehem . We take the seashore one year and the mountains the next . Better come along , '' said Gus , as the boys lay on the grass after beating the Lincolns at one of the first matches of the season . `` Ca n't ; we are off to Pebbly Beach the second week in July . Our invalids need sea air . That one looks delicate , does n't he ? ''
asked Frank , giving XXXXX a slight rap with his bat as that young gentleman lay in his usual attitude admiring the blue hose and russet shoes which adorned his sturdy limbs .
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