"It is very much like Mr. Kendall's," said Mr. Hamblin.
"Linggold, Captain Kendall, and myself, all learned to write in the same school."
"Then Mr. Kendall knows this Linggold?"
"No, sir; he didn't go to the school till Captain Kendall left."
"I suppose not," added the incredulous professor. "I am still of the opinion that Mr. Kendall wrote that letter."
"I am entirely satisfied that he did not write it. Duncan, you will remain on board of the ship. Mr. Terrill, you will return to the Josephine, pipe to muster, and read this order. Captain Kendall will return with you."
"What is the order?" demanded Mr. Hamblin.
"'All charges against Captain Kendall being disproved, he is hereby reinstated, and ordered to resume the command of the Josephine,'" replied the principal, reading the order.
"Mr. Lowington, I protest—"
"I have heard you patiently, Mr. Hamblin, and have given my decision," interposed the principal, directing the students present to retire.