The trouble is thick enough already." "I'm going to interview Clairy---perhaps," retorted Midshipman Dalzell.

"I've just thought of a perfectly good excuse for being briefly out of quarters during study hours.

I'll be back soon---perhaps with some news." Off Dan posted.

In less than ten minutes he returned, looking even more indignant than had his chum.
"Davy," broke forth Dalzell hotly, "that idiot is surely hunting all the trouble there is in Annapolis." "He went after you, then ?" "I was making believe to march straight by the fellow's desk," resumed Dan, "when Clairy brought me up sharply.

Told me to frap the pap for strolling with my hands in my pockets.