"It all sounds rather fishy to me.

Wish I had some way of finding out more about this Cameron Smith.

Guess I'll write to some of my friends in Boston and see if they can find out anything about him." And Andy sent a letter the very next morning.
On this same day Pepper had a sharp wrangle with Josiah Crabtree.

The dictatorial teacher accused Pepper of copying an example in algebra from another cadet, and a bitter altercation followed.
"I didn't do it, and I don't want you to say so!" flared up Pepper, his cheeks aflame.
"Ditmore, be silent!" roared Josiah Crabtree.

"Not another word, or I'll send you to Captain Putnam!" "I don't care--I didn't copy!" muttered Pepper.