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For , just as the sudden ending of their instructions in class in the morning had led to their assignment to a transport , to start overseas within thirty-six hours , so the call now which required Lieutenant Mackinson 's presence elsewhere , indirectly led to a new and thrilling experience for the lads . `` I am ordered to report to aid in the repairs to the wireless of another vessel , '' said the lieutenant , after perusing the order that a private had brought to him . `` It will require until late to-night to finish . Inasmuch as this is probably the last night that you lads will spend on land for some time , you might as well see a little of the city , if you care to , but be sure that you are within the gates of the yard before ten o'clock . '' He then gave each of the boys a pass , and told them to be aboard the _ Everett _ not later than half-past ten o'clock , and departed for the special work to which he had been called . `` Would n't you like to be a lieutenant , though ? '' exclaimed Joe enthusiastically .