"At this school, which in many respects is similar to the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy at Annapolis, young men will be thoroughly instructed in the specialized branches of military science. "I am offering you three young men such appointments. I am doing so solely upon your records and upon my own confidence that you will make good to the country that offers you this opportunity. Will you accept?" If someone had suddenly set off a bomb under the three boys from Brighton they hardly could have been more surprised. "I don't know how to thank you," Joe stammered. "I'll do my utmost to prove worth it," promised Jerry. "It shall be my highest ambition," said Slim. "Good!" said General Young, rising and shaking each lad by the hand. "I was confident that you would accept, and here are the appointments already made out." He gave to each lad a large envelope, stamped with the army seal. "Transportation has been arranged for you to leave here to-night," General Young concluded. "You will sail from England for the United States day after to-morrow. I wish you every success. I would be very glad to hear from you occasionally, and to know of the progress you are making. Good-by!" It would be difficult to describe the ecstacies of delight in which Joe, Jerry and Slim left the quarters of General Young to impart the knowledge of their great good fortune to Captain Mackinson. That warm friend listened to them until he could not keep his countenance straight any longer. "I forgot to tell you," he said, "that I am to go back there, also, as an instructor." "Isn't that luck!" exclaimed Slim, expressing the sentiment of the other two. "That just about makes it perfect." * * * * * So we leave the boys from Brighton--Joe and Jerry and Slim--leave them upon the threshold of the broader careers which merit has won them, and bid them carry always with them our very best wishes in their aspirations which we know ever will be onward and upward. THE END * * * * * Critics uniformly agree that parents can safely place in the hands of boys and girls any book written by Edward S. Ellis The "FLYING BOYS" Series By EDWARD S. ELLIS Author of the Renowned "Deerfoot" Books, and 100 other famous volumes for young people During his trip abroad last summer, Mr. Ellis became intensely interested in aeroplane and airship flying in France, and this new series from his pen is the visible result of what he would call a "vacation." He has made a study of the science and art of aeronautics, and these books will give boys just the information they want about this marvelous triumph of man. First Volume: THE FLYING BOYS IN THE SKY Second Volume: THE FLYING BOYS TO THE RESCUE The stories are timely and full of interest and stirring events. Handsomely illustrated and with appropriate cover design. Price..........Per volume, 75 cents. Postpaid.