"On your word as a gentleman you did not intend, a foul trip?" demanded
Midshipman Darrin.
"I have already answered you."
"Answer me on your word as a gentleman."
"I don't have to."
"Very good, then," retorted Dave, turning away with a meaning smile.
"Hold on. I pledge you my word as a gentleman that I did not intend to make a foul trip," said Jetson, swiftly realizing the error of his refusal.
In the meantime Lieutenant-Commander Havens had turned to Motley, of the first class, who was serving as referee.
"Mr. Motley," demanded coach, "did you see just what happened?"
"Yes, sir."
"Do you call it a foul trip?"