The life-saver slowly stretched. “Till twelve,” he answered.
“Not much longer, then?”
“No, thank heaven!”
Orme laughed. “I suppose you do get more than you want of it,” he said. “But on a fine night like this I should think it would be mighty pleasant.”
“Not if you have to put in several hours of study after you get through.”
“Study?”
“Yes. You see, I have a special examination to-morrow.”
“A service examination?”
“Oh, no—college.”
“Are you a student?”