"I haven't got much, but what I own I want to keep." A little later the cadets filed out of the dormitory, leaving Jack, Pepper and Andy together.
"Well, I am mighty glad I didn't accuse Ritter and Coulter," said the young major.

"This puts something of a different light on the subject." "But who is guilty, do you think ?" asked Andy.
"I don't know what to think," answered the young major.
"This will drive Captain Putnam wild," came from Pepper.

And he was right; the master of the Hall was worried as he had never been worried before.

He made a rigid investigation, but it brought nothing new to light.

According to the stories told by Ritter, Coulter and Paxton the articles stolen had been taken from their bureau-drawers, and that was all those cadets could tell about the mysterious affair.
"We must set a strict watch, Captain Putnam," said George Strong.
"And we must catch that thief," added Josiah.