"I did not, sir."
Henkel's voice was clear, firm—almost convincing.
"Have you, at any time, committed any offense in Mr. Darrin's room, by tampering with his equipment or belongings, or with the furniture of the room?"
"Never, sir," declared Midshipman Henkel positively.
"You are aware that Mr. Darrin has been punished by the imposition of a great many demerits for untidiness in the care of his equipment?"
"Yes, sir."
"But you were not responsible for any of these seeming delinquencies on Mr. Darrin's part?"
"Never, sir."
"You did not turn down, disarrange and soil his bed this forenoon, or create the appearance of untidiness in connection with Mr. Darrin washbowl?"
"No, sir."