All he did, at the court-martial, was to explain the adventures of his handkerchief just before that piece of paper fell to the floor of the section room." "Wasn't that an insinuation against me ?" demanded Cadet Dodge.
"Not unless your character here is on such a very poor foundation that it can't stand any suspicions," replied Furlong coldly.
"Now, see here, Dodge, the general review is on, and Prescott can't spare any time on private rows.

After the general review is over, if I hear any more about your roasting Prescott, I'm going to call on you to go with me to Prescott's presence, and repeat your statements to his face.

I don't want to stir up any needless personal trouble, Dodge, but I declare myself now as one of old ramrod's friends.

Any slander against him must be backed up.

I trust you will pardon my having been so explicit." Furlong turned on his heel, striding away.