" clothes
worn by Durville.
"Sir," began Dick huskily, "I regret being obliged to report that
I just discovered Mr. Durville entering the sub-division in citizen's
dress."
"Have you any explanation to offer, Mr. Durville?" asked Lieutenant
Denton in his official tone.
"None, sir."
"Very good, Mr. Durville. You will go to your room and remain in
close arrest until you receive further official communication in
this matter."
"Very good, sir."
Durville spoke in steady, if icy tones, as he saluted and made
this response.
"That is all, Mr. Durville."
"Very good, sir."
Like one frozen, the cadet in unfamiliar attire turned and left
the office.
"How did you happen to make the discovery, Mr. Prescott?" gasped
the O.C.
"I discovered, sir, that I had overlooked this report, which I
now turn in, sir," Dick replied rather hoarsely. "It was just
as I was about to leave the sub-division that Mr. Durville came
in. I had no alternative but to report him, sir."
"You are right, Mr. Prescott. As a cadet officer you had no
alternative."
Then, with a memory of his own West Point days, Lieutenant Denton
unbent enough to remark feelingly:
"You have unassailable courage, too, Mr. Prescott."
"Thank you, sir."
"Is that all?"
"You have finished your official business?"
"Yes, sir."
"Good night," Mr. Prescott.
"Good night, sir.
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