"I will hear what Captain Kendall has to say about it."
"Sir," exclaimed the learned gentleman, "am I to understand that you are not satisfied with the truth of my statement?"
"By no means. I wish to hear from Captain Kendall his excuse for leaving the class. I am not able to determine whether it was satisfactory."
"I have already determined that question myself. I think I observed to you that there was not a sufficient excuse for his leaving the class."
"I will defer the discussion of the matter till to-morrow," replied Mr. Lowington.
"I do not object to the delay, sir; but I do object to having any of the statements of the pupil counterbalance those I have made."
"Do you wish me to condemn him without a hearing?"
"I do not wish you to condemn him at all. I simply ask to be sustained in the discharge of my duty as a teacher."
"I will hear what more you have to say to-morrow, Mr. Hamblin."
"Very well, sir; but you must allow me to remain on board of the ship until to-morrow, for I cannot return to the Josephine till this unpleasant matter has been adjusted."