CHAPTER VII.
"DID JETSON DO IT ?" No sooner had release from studies sounded through big and handsome Bancroft Hall, than there came a tap at Dave Darrin's door.
"Come in," called Dave.
Hepson came in first, followed by a score of other midshipmen.
"Say, I didn't hear assembly blow lately," remarked Dan Dalzell, closing a new text-book and looking up with a smile of welcome.
"Are we intruding--so many of us," inquired Hepson, halting.
"Not on me, anyway," answered Dave pleasantly.

"As for Danny boy, don't mind the little chap.

He really believes that study release sounds before supper-call.

Come right in, all of you fellows.

Dan barks, but won't bite." "And take seats, all of you, do," urged Dan, with unnecessary hospitality.