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`` I scarcely like him , Kate , '' whispered Frank . `` You scarcely know him yet , '' she said , with a smile . `` But when can you come again to me , -- to-morrow ^ early ? '' `` I fear not We have a parade and a field-inspection , and then ` rapport ' at noon . '' `` Leave it to me , then , dear Frank , '' said she , kissing him ; `` I must try if I can not succeed with the ` Field ' better than you have done . '' `` There 's the recall-bugle , '' cried the boy , in terror ; and , snatching up his cap , he bounded from the room at once . `` A severe service , -- at least , one of rigid discipline , '' said D'Esmonde , with a compassionating expression of voice .