But, sir, I don't want to hurt them.

I--I--" and here Harry burst into tears.
"Where was this ?" "Down in Cedarville, sir.

But, I--I--I shan't say any more, Captain Putnam," and after that Harry remained silent.

As it was plain to see that he was suffering, Captain Putnam did not push the matter.

But he called Lew Flapp and Pender into his private office and interviewed the unworthy pair for fully half an hour.
"To do such a thing is outrageous," said the captain.