DISTINGUISHED MARKS OF HONOR. 489 



kerchiefs, gave a variety of school yells. The Colonel never failed 

 to acknowledge their salutations. When his breakfast was inter- 

 rupted by a chorus from the outside he waved his napkin in the best 

 of good humor. 



There was a large gathering at Moss, where a stop was made. 

 Boys from the high school gave nine short cheers, which drew the 

 Colonel to an open window of the car. " That sounds like an 

 American college yell," he said. " I wish you and the grown-ups 

 good luck." The boys cheered again as the train drew out of the 

 station. The train continued to Christiania without further inci- 

 dent of note. 



