A member of our class has insulted the whole brigade, and under our old traditions only the second class can administer discipline." "Well, then," pursued Darrin calmly, "when the new meeting is held Jetson and myself can be punished, if that be the wish of the entire class." "Darry," stormed Farley, "you've simply got to withdraw your fool remarks when the class comes together again." "Do you expect that I'll do that ?" Dave inquired.
"If you don't," retorted Farley warmly, "you won't be worth the further concern of your friends.

What do you say, Danny boy ?" "From what I know of Dave Darrin," replied Dalzell, "the class will be wasting its time if it expects Darry to retract." "But what do you want to be sent to Coventry for ?" demanded Farley.
"I don't," Dave answered.

"I know how it hurts.

I wouldn't see any midshipman here sent to Coventry for anything except positive and undeniable dishonor.

Jetson hasn't been guilty of anything worse than a mean, quick temper and a fit of sulks afterwards.