"That's just what the principal says," added Wainwright.
The students embarked, and were soon on board of their vessels.
"What were you fellows up to in that old shanty?" said De Forrest to Wainwright, as they met in the cabin.
"That's telling," replied the second purser.
"It was that secret society."
"Well, what if it was?"
"What are you up to now? Are you getting ready for the next election."
"That's our affair."
"I don't believe in a secret society to control the elections."