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By four o'clock the cadets were on their way back to Putnam Hall , the carriages moving behind the two companies of young soldiers , who sang and shouted themselves hoarse as they moved along . Even Captain Putnam entered into the spirit of the affair . `` Brings me back to the days when I was a cadet myself , '' he said to George Strong . Directly after supper a huge bonfire was lit on the playground , and the students were allowed to have their own fun until eleven o'clock . The football team was , of course , the center of attraction , and Sam and Tom came in for their full share of honors . While the festivities of this Thanksgiving Eve were at their height , a sudden thought struck Dick . Captain Putnam had given the cadets permission to go beyond bounds if any cared to do so , and he hurried away , his intention being to call upon Dora Stanhope and see how she was faring .