Holmes wanted to study; he knew how badly he needed the time.

But Haynes showed no sign of leaving the room.
Suddenly, Holmes closed his book, perhaps with a trifle more noise than was necessary.
"What you going to do, Greg ?" inquired his chum, as Cadet Holmes rose stiffly, holding himself very erect in his natty gray uniform.
"I believe I'll get out for a while," replied Greg.

"I---I really want to think a little while." "Oh, I'll go, if you say so," volunteered Cadet Haynes, though without offering to rise.
"Not necessary," replied Greg briefly, and stepped over to the door, which he next closed---from the outside.
"Your roommate cocky ?" asked Haynes, with a short laugh.
"Holmes!" inquired Dick.

"One of the best fellows in the world." "Guess he didn't want visitors, then," grinned: Haynes.

"He's a chump to bone hard all the time.