And, a moment later, "Mr.Dalzell!" Both wondering midshipmen approached the officer in charge for the day at Bancroft Hall, and saluted.
"Mr.Darrin," stated Lieutenant Nettleson, "you and your roommate may go to your room to leave your books.

In the room you will find some evidences of disorder.

Do not attempt to set them straight.
As soon as you have left your books return to me." "And I also, sir ?" queried Dan, saluting.
"You, also, Mr.Dalzell," replied the officer.
"Now, has this thing broken loose again ?" groaned Dave Darrin, as the two chums hurried below.
"It seems as if it ought to stop some time," gasped Dalzell.
"It will, and soon," gritted Darrin.

"In a very short time, now, I shall certainly have the full course of two hundred demerits.
Great--Scott!" For now the two chums were in their room, and saw the full extent of the mischief there.

"I guess I may as well wire home to Gridley for the price of my return ticket," hinted Dave bitterly.
"Don't do anything of the sort," urged Dan, though with but little hope in his voice.