I now offer you the explanation.

The officer in charge sent for me, to impart some information that I am requested to repeat before this meeting." "Go on!" cried several curious voices when Dave paused for a moment.
"Fellows, I hate to tell you the news, and you will all be extremely sorry to hear it.

You will be glad, however, that you did not pass the motion now before the class.

Mr.President, I have to report, at the request of the officer in charge, the facts in Mr.Clairy's case.
"From the peculiar nature of the case both the superintendent and the commandant of midshipmen were convinced that there was something radically wrong with Mr.Clairy." "Humph! I should say so!" uttered Penwick, with emphasis.
"Mr.Clairy was not at our mess at supper," resumed Dave Darrin, "for the very simple reason that he had been taken to hospital.
There he was examined by three surgeons, assisted by an outside specialist.

Mr.President and classmates, I know you will all feel heartily sorry for Clairy when I inform you that he has been pronounced insane." Dave ceased speaking, and an awed silence prevailed.