Here's a short story:

CHAPTER XVIII. 

THE EXHIBITION DRILL. 

Seth Bartlett ceased to be an "amateur fireman" when he was admitted to the probationary class, even though he had not received an appointment, and, therefore this narrative was concluded, or should have been, with an account of the "blow-out" designed and arranged by Dan Roberts. 

In case some of the readers care to know how Ninety-four's kid prospered, however, a brief account of his doings up to the day when he was honored even above any member of his own particular company, shall be given. 

First, however, let it be said that Dan Roberts and Bill Dean did not abandon the idea of going to school. 

On the night after the very pleasing entertainment on Chatham Street they set out with Seth, and from that time until the Third-Avenue store was a reality, they were in regular attendance. 

Even after having engaged in what Dan called "real business," the partners continued their pursuit of knowledge by going to school on alternate nights. 

Jip Collins gave good proof that he had reformed by attending closely to his work, and on the day when Messrs. Roberts & Dean purchased the establishment from the gentleman who did not believe in working, he was hired as clerk at wages to be proportionate with the sales. 

Sam Barney disappeared on the day of the "blow-out," and was not seen by his former acquaintances for nearly eight months, when he suddenly showed himself once more, and announced that he was "partners with a city detective."  (End of story)

Provide your best guess for the following question. Give ONLY the guess, no other words or explanation.

For example:

Guess: <most likely guess, as short as possible; not a complete sentence, just the guess!>

Here are a few examples of questions and answers:

Question: What is the name of the section?
Guess: THE EXHIBITION DRILL

Question: Who is the novice firefighter?
Guess: Seth Bartlett

Question: How did he cease being a novice?
Guess: he was admitted to the probationary class,

Question: Was he appointed to it?
Guess: no

Question: Who didn't give on on the thought of attending school?
Guess: Dan Roberts and Bill Dean

Question: Where were they entertained one night?
Guess: on Chatham Street

Question: What did they continue to do after "real business"?
Guess: continued their pursuit of knowledge

Question: What proof was there of Collins' reform?
Guess: by attending closely to his work,

Question: What did Roberts and Dean buy?
Guess: the establishment

Question: From who?
Guess: the gentleman who did not believe in working

Question: Who was hired as clerk?
Guess: Jip Collins

Question: Who disappeared the fateful day?
Guess: Sam Barney

Question: For how long?
Guess: for nearly eight months,

Now answer the following question in the same format.

Question: What did he proclaim upon his return?

that he was "partners with a city detective."