Amid tumultuous cheering and laughter, old Uncle Jeb lounged back to his
seat and Mr. John Temple arose.




CHAPTER XXI

THE FULL SALUTE


Great applause greeted Mr. Temple. He said:

"Gentlemen of our camp staff, visiting scoutmasters, and scouts:

"A friend of mine connected with the scout organization told me that
he heard a scout say that Temple Camp without Uncle Jeb would be
like strawberry short cake without any strawberries. (Great
applause) I think that most scouts, including our young friend in
back, would wish three helpings of Uncle Jeb. (Laughter)

"Coming from the bustling city, as I do, it is refreshing to see
Uncle Jeb for I have never in all my life seen him in a hurry.
(Laughter) All scouts can claim Uncle Jeb, he is the universal award
that every boy scout wears in his heart. (Uproarious applause)

"Scouts, this is a gala day for me. It beats three helpings of
dessert----"

"Sometimes we get four," the irrepressible voice shouted.