Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis - Leaders of the Second Class Midshipmen by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
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"Not on my part," retorted Jetson.
"You thrust your leg between mine as you went down." Coach signed to referee not to renew the game for the moment. Then Lieutenant-Commander Havens and the two team captains crowded close. "I didn't do it deliberately, as you charged," retorted Jetson, hot with anger. "You deny it?" insisted Dave. "I do." "On your word as a gentleman you did not intend, a foul trip?" demanded Midshipman Darrin. "I have already answered you." "Answer me on your word as a gentleman." "I don't have to." "Very good, then," retorted Dave, turning away with a meaning smile. "Hold on. I pledge you my word as a gentleman that I did not intend to make a foul trip," said Jetson, swiftly realizing the error of his refusal. In the meantime Lieutenant-Commander Havens had turned to Motley, of the |
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