"No; I've forgotten almost everything that I ever knew in that line," remarked Dan.
"Mr. Darrin, sir?" suggested Eaton, turning to the other second classman present.
"I have nothing to suggest," replied Dave slowly, "unless—" Then he paused.
"Unless—sir?" followed up Midshipman Eaton.
"No; I won't say it. It might give offense," Darrin responded.
"Have no fear of that, Mr. Darrin," urged Eaton.
"All I was going to suggest, Eaton, was that this is the month of March."
"Yes, sir?" inquired Eaton wonderingly.
"When Dalzell and I were fourth classmen we weren't troubled at all by the youngsters after Christmas. Last year, Eaton, our class didn't bother yours at any later date, either."
Some of the youngsters present began to look embarrassed, though Dave's tone had been quiet and free from rebuke.