In everything else he's a most capable young American.

He's going to be a fine Naval officer." In another hour Belle had changed her mind.

She had seen all of the Academy grounds that she cared about for a while, and now proposed that they slip out through the Maryland Avenue gate for a walk through the shaded, sweet scented streets of Annapolis.
As Darrin had town liberty the plan pleased him.
Strolling slowly the young people at last neared State Circle.
"I thought midshipmen didn't tell fibs," suddenly remarked Belle.
"They're not supposed to," Dave replied.
"But you said Dan was at the ball game." "Isn't he ?" "Look there!" Belle exclaimed dramatically..