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arms in an instant, and before anyone.
had fairly realized what was going on the
quarrel had become personal, and a great
many offensive things were being said.
It was very unfortunate that they
should quarrel at all, but it.was an awk-
ward circumstance that they should do
so on that particular day. They had
expected to celebrate Decoration Day
together before they separated for their
summer vacation. A procession was to
be one of the features of the celebration,
and the academy boys were invited to
participate in it. They had all been
very enthusiastic about it. They had
been drilled in marching and counter-
marching until they were certain they
should make a fine appearance in the
parade. But now the Northern and
Southern pupils absolutely declined to
march in company with each other.