"The fellows didn't like you, and were bound to get you out of the Josephine," replied McDougal, candidly.
"The fellows!" exclaimed Mr. Hamblin. "Were there others concerned in this iniquitous transaction?"
"More than a dozen of them."
"Did you write the letter to me which purported to come from the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs?"
"No, sir."
"Who did?"
"I don't know, sir."
"You don't know! Don't lie to me," said the professor, sternly.
"I do not."
"I know," added the learned gentleman, turning to the principal.