“It’s a lie!” cried Larry, goaded by the injustice of the accusations as well as by the tone of the faculty representative.
“Young man—young man,” cried Professor Terbush in an outraged tone, “do not further prejudice the committee against yourself by such violent language toward your superiors.”
“By the way, Professor,” said Lattiser calmly, “you speak of his superiors. Who are they? Who signs that letter? Who makes these accusations?”
“The letter is from the athletic board of Golden University. The charges have been made to them and they have requested that we investigate and, if we find the charges true, to bar Kirkland from participating in athletic events, which, of course, it is our duty to do.”
“Yes, but who makes the charges?” persisted Lattiser. “It seems to me it is one man’s word against another—and we ought to know who the other is.”
“We are not interested in the person making the charges,” replied Professor Terbush. “What interests us is whether or not they are true.”
“I know who makes the charges,” Larry exploded angrily. “It is no one connected with Golden University—it is a person in this college.”
“Be careful what you say, Kirkland,” said Haxton quickly. “That’s a pretty serious charge.”
“I know it,” said Larry. “But there are some things in that letter only one person knows”——
“That is beside the question,” decided Professor Terbush quickly. “We must ascertain the truth or falsity of the charges. Are you able to prove your assertions.”