What's to be done?
that's the question." "The officer of the watch must be required to visit every room during the first watch at least," said the principal.
"But those who are disposed to gamble will find abundant opportunities to do so," suggested the doctor.

"A couple of them up in the maintop, or even in the cross-trees, could shake props, 'odd or even,' and play other games of chance, without being seen.

I don't think you have hit the nail on the head yet, Mr.Lowington." "The utmost vigilance we can use will not entirely prevent evil.

We depend upon moral influences, as well as discipline, for the prevention and cure of vice and error," added the principal.
"I'm afraid a lecture on gambling wouldn't do much, good while the means of play were still in the hands of the students.

It would influence some; but others are not to be influenced in any way: a strong arm alone will meet their case." "We can take the props from them," said Mr.Lowington.
"You must go a step farther than that; you must search the berths and lockers for cards, dice, or other gambling implements.