Again, sir, why did you imagine
that Mr. Dodge would be singled out?"
"I knew, sir, that a good many upper class men regarded Mr.
Dodge as being decidedly b.j.," the Virginian admitted reluctantly.
"Then you attribute this affair to Mr. Dodge's unpopularity with
some of the upper class men?"
"I wouldn't say, sir, that Mr. Dodge is unpopular, but I think, sir,
that some of the upper class men feel that Mr. Dodge needs taking
in hand."
"For hazing?"
"For--er--well, sir--for general training."
"That is hazing--nothing more nor less," broke in the K.C. coldly.
"And we shall leave no stone unturned to stop this hazing and to
punish all perpetrators of hazing."
"Did Mr. Dodge accept your warning?" continued Captain Vesey.
"He did not, sir."
"Mr. Anstey, on your word as a cadet and a gentleman, you have
told me all you know of the affair?"
"Yes, sir."
"Mr. Prescott, on your word as a cadet and a gentleman, have you
told me all you know?"
"Yes, sir," Dick replied. "That is, sir, all except what is common
knowledge to all, yourself included, sir."
"Mr. Holmes, have you any knowledge bearing on this subject, in
addition to what has been stated by these other cadets?"
"None, sir.
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