"I want the strict truth, remember, Smith. If you don't tell the truth you may get yourself in great trouble."
"Oh, Captain Putnam, I—I didn't mean to do anything wrong!"
"Did you see the outsider leave again or not?"
"Yes, sir, I saw him leave?"
"How soon after he had come in?"
"About fifteen or twenty minutes,—certainly, not much longer than that."
"Now, who was the outsider?"
"Why, I—er—I—"
"Answer me, Smith!" And now Captain Putnam's voice was as keen as the blade of a knife. He stood before the frightened cadet, looking him squarely in the eyes.
"It was Lew Flapp. But, oh, please, don't let him know I told you!
He'll kill me if he finds it out!" Link Smith was about ready to cry.