cit." clothes
worn by Durville.

"Sir," began Dick huskily, "I regret being obliged to report that
I just discovered Mr. Durville entering the sub-division in citizen's
dress."

"Have you any explanation to offer, Mr. Durville?" asked Lieutenant
Denton in his official tone.

"None, sir."

"Very good, Mr. Durville. You will go to your room and remain in
close arrest until you receive further official communication in
this matter."

"Very good, sir."

Durville spoke in steady, if icy tones, as he saluted and made
this response.

"That is all, Mr. Durville."

"Very good, sir."

Like one frozen, the cadet in unfamiliar attire turned and left
the office.

"How did you happen to make the discovery, Mr. Prescott?" gasped
the O.C.

"I discovered, sir, that I had overlooked this report, which I
now turn in, sir," Dick replied rather hoarsely. "It was just
as I was about to leave the sub-division that Mr. Durville came
in. I had no alternative but to report him, sir."

"You are right, Mr. Prescott. As a cadet officer you had no
alternative."

Then, with a memory of his own West Point days, Lieutenant Denton
unbent enough to remark feelingly:

"You have unassailable courage, too, Mr. Prescott."

"Thank you, sir."

"Is that all?"

"You have finished your official business?"

"Yes, sir."

"Good night," Mr. Prescott.

"Good night, sir."

Saluting, Dick turned from the office. As he pushed open the door
and reentered the subdivision, he beheld Durville, standing there
with arms folded.

"Possibly at the risk of being reported for breaking my arrest,
Mr. Prescott," began Durville, "I have lingered here to say to
you that you have succeeded in wreaking a most complete revenge
upon one who led a bit in having the silence conferred upon you."

All Dick's reserve melted for an instant.

"Durville, man---you---don't believe I did this for---for revenge?"
Prescott demanded.

Cadet Durville smiled sarcastically.

"I shall undoubtedly be broken for this night's affair, Mr. Prescott,
and you and the rest will continue to believe that I was absent
merely on some vulgar escapade! I go, now, to my arrest, which
is doubtless the last military service I shall be called upon to
render. Mr. Prescott, I congratulate you, sir, upon your ability
to spy upon other men and to serve your highest ideas of suitable
vengeance."

Gloomily Durville turned to his room. Dick almost stumbled to
his own quarters.