“It was impossible for any to have done so.”
“Very well, sir. I shall recommend your immediate dismissal from the Naval Academy!”
“My immediate dismissal!” echoed Ralph, in extreme consternation. “Why, sir, what for?”
“Because you wrote an infamous line on your blackboard concerning Mr. Moehler.”
“I did nothing of the kind, sir.”
“Don’t lie, Mr. Osborn. You forgot to rub out the infamous words you wrote. Look at your blackboard, sir.”
Ralph turned around; he stared at the damning words in utter astonishment. “Who wrote that?” he burst out.
“You did,” said his accuser.
“I did not, sir! When I left my board those words were not there.”
“I don’t believe you,” remarked the commandant coolly.