“Then I decline to answer, sir.”
“On what ground, sir? No charges are made against you.”
“Charges may develop against me, sir; I decline to answer on the ground that I might incriminate myself.”
“Very well, you are within your rights; now——”
“Sorr,” interrupted the marine orderly, entering and saluting, “a young gintleman, name o’ Chappell, is here to see the superintindint.”
“Show him in.”
In hopeless despair Ralph recognized the young man who entered as the one he had hazed.
“Are you Mr. Frank Chappell, a candidate?” demanded the superintendent.
“Yes, sir; I was told you wished to see me.” Chappell glanced uneasily at Ralph.
“Do you know who this midshipman is?” inquired the superintendent, indicating Ralph.