CHAPTER XV.
THE NAVY GOAT WEEPS "Did you hear that Ella had a bad tumble down three stories ?" asked Midshipman Dan.
"Ella who ?" questioned Dave, looking up.
"Elevator!" grinned Dalzell.
"Ugh!" grunted Dave disgustedly.

"Say, do you know how that would strike the com. ?" "No," replied Dan innocently, looking away.

"How would it strike him ?" "Hard!" Dave responded.

Slam! The somewhat heavy book that Darrin, aimed went straight to the mark, landing against Dan's nearer ear with all the force of a sound boxing.
"I see you appreciate a good joke," muttered Dalzell grimly.
"Yes," Dave admitted.

"Do you ?" "When I tell you another," growled Dan, "I'll be holding an axe hidden behind my back." "Say, did I show you that letter of Dick's ?" Dave asked, looking up presently.
"Appendix ?" inquired Dan suspiciously.
"Oh, stow all that, little boy!" retorted Dave.