Yet they were convinced that Darrin spoke the truth.
"Now, help me with your advice," begged Dave.

"Should I make an official report of this whole matter?
"Not until you have stronger evidence against Brimmer," suggested Farley.
"Would it do any good to ask for a class committee, and to bring Brimmer before it ?" "Not until you have a better case to offer," replied Page.
"Then what should I do ?" "Cut Brimmer, of course," said Farley thoughtfully.

"And don't let him guess that you're going to let up at any point of the investigation into the matter." "We won't let up, either," blazed Dave, "if we can think of any way to probe the facts.
"I don't believe it will do much good to fool with Tony, the Greek," suggested Midshipman Page.

"Brimmer has more money than any of us, and he'll pay blackmail to keep Tony's tongue quiet." It was Tuesday when Midshipman Brimmer returned to formations.
Immediately after breakfast Dave Darrin went up to him.
"Mr.Brimmer, I want a word with you." "I don't want any words with you, at any time, Mr.Darrin," Brimmer retorted bitterly.
"You won't have any that are not necessary," retorted Dave.

"Yet I think it will be to your advantage to step aside and hear what I have to say now." "Make it very short, then." "Mr.Brimmer," continued Darrin, when they were by themselves, "all I have to say is to confirm the language that I used to you the other evening.