I think it is--is horrible for Mr.Crabtree to even think that I--that--that----" Pepper could not go on for his emotion choked him.
"Oh?
you can't deceive me!" sneered Josiah Crabtree.

"I am sure that----" "Mr.Crabtree, I insist that you drop this matter until Captain Putnam returns," interrupted George Strong.
"You insist ?" roared the irate instructor.
"I do, sir." "Who is in authority here, you or I ?" "You are the head teacher, but I feel bound to protect Captain Putnam's interests during his absence.

You have no right to accuse any cadet of a crime unless you have proof against him.

Have you any proof against Ditmore ?" "You heard how he acknowledged taking the teeth." "And he said it was a joke--and I believe it was that and nothing more.
There is a wide difference between an innocent joke and a premeditated crime.

Take my advice and say no more until you have consulted with Captain Putnam." "Ha! you are against me--just as the cadets are against me!" stormed Josiah Crabtree.