"But you have not put it on?"
"No, sir."
"I see there are several others who have not put on the uniform," continued the principal; and he proceeded to call the names of those in plain clothes. "If any one of you did not find a uniform that would fit him, he will signify it."
No one raised a hand or spoke a word, and it was evident that there was no trouble at all about fitting the garments.
"Shoreham, why have you not put on your uniform?" demanded the principal, rather sternly.
"I have decided not to wear a uniform," replied Lew, in an entirely respectful tone.
"You have decided not to wear a uniform," repeated Captain Gildrock. "Cornwall, I see that you are in plain clothes."
"I have also decided not to wear a uniform," answered Bart.
"There appears to be several of you who made the same decision," added Captain Gildrock.