In the space for remarks Darrin wrote tersely: "Untrue." Against the charge of unwarranted impertinence to the midshipman in charge of the floor Dave wrote the words: "Impertinence admitted, but in my opinion entirely warranted." So utterly astounded was Darrin by this queer turn of affairs, that he forgot the matter that had taken him from his room.

On his way back he met Midshipman Page.

On the latter's face was a look as black as a thundercloud.
"What on earth is wrong, Page ?" Darrin asked.
"I've got the material for a first-class fight on my hands," Page answered, his eyes flashing.
"What---" "Clairy has ordered me to report myself." "What does he say you were doing that you weren't doing ?" inquired Midshipman Darrin, a curious look in his eyes.
"Clairy has the nerve to state that I was coming along the corridor with my blouse unbuttoned.

He ordered me to button it up, which I couldn't do since it was already buttoned.

But he declared that I buttoned it up while facing him, and so I'm on my way to place myself on report for an offense that I didn't commit." "Clairy just sent me to the O.C.to frap the pap for having my shoes unlaced," remarked Dave, his face flushing darkly.
"What on earth is Clairy up to ?" cried Page.
"I don't know.