All the time he knew something was wrong, I guess, but he never bothered with things like that.

"Settle your own disputes," that's what he always said.

The only fellow that didn't take it as a joke was Connie Bennett and just for that reason you'll have to hear more about it.
One thing more happened that day.

When it was nearly dark Westy Martin (he's my special chum) came to me and said, "There's a boat coming this way and I think it's coming here." I went over to the rail where all of the fellows were watching and there was a rowboat with two men in it, headed straight for us.

Pretty soon they came alongside and, oh, boy, I was so shaky that I just held onto the rail with my hand trembling.
Because they had badges on and I knew they were men belonging to the government.
Good night, I said to myself, it's all up now; they're after Lieutenant Donnelle.