Anstey turned at the head of the stairs.

Punctuality is one of the cardinal virtues of the soldier; to be a half minute late is a grave breach of etiquette; to be five minutes late amounts almost to a crime.
"Now, Holmesy, we want light," insisted Furlong.
"At first blush," returned Greg, "some of you may not like the job.

It is nothing more nor less than a visit to Dodge's room, while he and Blayton are absent at the hop." "It is an extreme measure, surely," murmured Dunstan.
Anstey remained silent, waiting for further particulars.
"What I would call to your attention," went on Greg, "is that my roommate, old ramrod, was nearly bounced out of West Point for something he never did.

I believe, and probably you all do, that Mr.Dodge played an evil and guilty part in what became nearly a tragedy." "I wouldn't put anything mean beyond Dodge," replied Furlong.
"Now, I believe I can take you to Dodge's room.

Both he and Brayton are absent at the hop.