A motion to adjourn was offered and carried, after which the first classmen hurried from the room.
Of course no demerits were imposed as a result of the crazy reports ordered by Midshipman Clairy on that memorable night.

Three days later the unfortunate young man's father arrived and had his son conveyed from Annapolis.

It may interest the reader to know that, two years later, the ex-midshipman fully recovered his reason, and is now successfully engaged in business.
Spring now rapidly turned into early summer.

The baseball squad had been at work for some time.

Both Darrin and Dalzell had been urged to join.
"Let's go into the nine, if we can make it---and we ought to," urged Dan.
"You go ahead, Danny boy, if you're so inclined," replied Dave.
"Aren't you going in ?" "I have decided not to." "You're a great patriot for the Naval Academy, Davy." "I'm looking out for myself, I'll admit.