CHAPTER XXVII
ROBERT FINALLY ANSWERS
"What is it, sir?" demanded the commandant, sternly, of Midshipman Bligh.
The latter hesitated for a moment, as if uncertain how best to express himself.
"I—I—have heard that some—that some civilian clothing and a false beard were found in Mr. Blunt's room this morning—I learned Mr. Blunt was in your office—and a little while ago I saw Mr. Frank Stonewell come into the building with his brother. I have thought that perhaps Mr. Blunt is charged with having used that disguise last night; is that so, sir?"
"It is; what do you know about the affair, sir?" returned the commandant, looking fixedly at Bligh, while Frank Stonewell regarded him with friendly approval in his expressive face.
"Mr. Blunt is not guilty, sir. I was in possession last night of the things found this morning in his room."