CHAPTER XX—OUT ON THE MINE FIELD
An investigation did follow. It began right after reveille the next morning.
As soon as possible, after having gotten up from his uncomfortable bed on the floor, Dan hastened to the sick bay, for his wrist was swelling and demanded immediate attention.
The surgeon examined it carefully.
“You have broken two small bones in the wrist. How did you do it?”
The lad explained.
“Very well, I shall have to put you on the binnacle list to-day. You will not be able to do any heavy work with that hand for some days to come.”
“I do not wish to go on the binnacle list,” replied the lad promptly.
“You don’t wish to?”
“No, sir.”