"However, I can grant it if you will both assure me that you will take extreme pains to keep out of trouble of any kind, and that you will not enter the theatre or any other resort that would be bad judgment for a midshipman to enter." "As to that, sir," Darrin replied, "I long ago resolved not to take any chances whatever of breaking any disciplinary requirements that would bring me demerits.

I am working hard to get through the academic requirements, sir, and I don't intend to pass the mental ordeals here and then find that I can't keep on as a midshipman just because I have too many demerits against me.

I think, sir, you may feel assured I shall not allow myself to do anything that would bring me under discipline." "Your resolution was and is a most excellent one, Mr.Darrin," replied the O.C.

"Mr.Dalzell, do you share Mr.Darrin's determination as to keeping out of trouble in Annapolis this evening ?" "Emphatically, sir." "Then the desired permission is granted.

You will enter proper report as to the time of leaving and returning." Thanking the O.C.and saluting, Dave and Dan hastened back to Joyce.
"Not so difficult, was it ?" demanded the Navy quarter-back.
"It was a whole lot better than planning to French the trip," retorted Darrin.