A SHAM BATTLE AND A REAL HERO. — 13

ted and swaggered considerably over his
importance,

The Flemings were prominent people
in Springfield, and when Herbert’s father
heard that his son wished to play the
part of General Greene he sent word
to the teachers of the Academy that
Herbert’s wish must be granted, or he
would no longer patronize the school.

Barry Cartwright had been in an
ecstasy of delight when he realized that
he was to lead the American army on
to victory. He had fancied himself rid-
ing his father’s horse into battle, and
had imagined that staid old animal
transformed into a gallant charger seeth-
ing with foam and prancing to martial
music. He had fancied himself, with
sword in hand, shouting his commands
in warriorlike fashion. He was a poor
boy. His father had lost an arm while