The encounter with Eric Sawyer had left him irritable and restless, and he couldn't help wondering whether the fellows believed what Eric had said.

He was grateful to Andy Miller for the latter's support, but it was doubtful if Andy's words had convinced anyone.

And the charge was an ugly one.

Steve winced when he considered it.

It had seemed to him as he had left the locker room that already the fellows there had looked at him differently.