"Room out of order?"
Dick knew that he and Paul had left their apartment in perfect trim.
But Captain Naylor did not answer, and Dick, with a heavy heart, started for the commandant's office. It was the first time he had been made to report for a breach of discipline of this sort.
CHAPTER XVIII
A DISMAL CHRISTMAS
"You are reported as not having your room in order, Hamilton," began Major Rockford, as Dick entered.
"I don't see how that can be, sir," replied Dick, saluting. "When Paul Drew and I left it for breakfast it was in order."
"Drew's side is yet, but your bureau is stated by Captain Naylor to be in great disorder."
"I—I left it in order, sir."
"Very well, we will go and take a look at it."