Frank took a cold dip and went out for a walk before chapel. Diamond seemed to be waiting for him to appear, and they took the walk together.
Frank told Jack of Harry’s call and fears, and the Virginian confessed that he had not slept very well himself. From what he said, Merry saw that Diamond did not fear for himself, but felt certain that Frank was in danger.
“Although I do not know why, I am sure the proctor has never liked you, Merry,” said Jack.
“That’s all right enough,” smiled Frank. “He tried a bit of blackmail on me when I first came to college. It did not go, and he has hated me ever since.”
“Well, it is pretty sure he will make charges against you. What are you going to do? What sort of a story will you tell?”
“If I tell anything, it will be the truth.”
“You can’t do that!”
“Then I shall keep still.”
“Silence in such a case will be regarded as confession.”
“I can’t help that. It will be the only course left for me.”