CHAPTER XV
A DISAGREEABLE FIRST CLASSMAN
The hop that night was one of the happiest occasions Dave had ever known, yet it was destined to result in trouble for him.
Midshipman Treadwell, of the first class, caught sight of Belle as she entered the gym at Dave Darrin's side.
With Treadwell it happened to be one of those violent though unusually silly affairs known as "love at first sight."
As for Belle, she was not likely to have eyes for anyone in particular, save Dave.
Treadwell, who had come alone, and who was not to be overburdened with dances, went after Dave as soon as that youngster left Belle for the first time.
"Mighty sweet looking girl you have with you, Darry," observed the first classman, though he took pains not to betray too much enthusiasm.
"Right!" nodded Dave.
"You'll present me, won't you?"
"Assuredly, as soon as I come back. I have a little commission to attend to."