“You can’t afford such luxuries, Os,” remarked the other. “I’m sorry you put the man on his head.” They now walked toward the Academy both very quiet and Ralph ill at ease. This was actually the only time he had ever hazed anybody and he began to repent having given way to his anger.
That night he told the whole occurrence to Himski. The latter first asked many questions, and then relapsed into deep thoughtfulness.
Two days later after dinner, while Ralph was in his room, the midshipman officer of the day flung open the door, and called out in a loud tone: “Osborn, report to the superintendent immediately.”
“I wonder what for?” said Ralph uneasily to Himski. The latter made no comment and Ralph left the room with a sickening feeling. He saw Bollup was ahead of him, bound in the same direction.
CHAPTER XXV
Ralph Court-Martialed For Hazing
The superintendent, who was writing at his desk, looked up as Ralph and Bollup were brought into his office by the marine orderly.
“I am Midshipman Osborn; I have been directed to report to you, sir,” said Ralph.
“I am Midshipman Bollup,” announced the other.
The superintendent looked keenly at them under his bushy eyebrows, and then said: “I shall read you a letter I received this morning from the Secretary of the Navy.”