21- Court Martial

Jerry, at Peroaks! Hey, out in the quads talking about it. Well, what is it, Lee?

Oh, why? Now, wait a minute. Take it easy. Here, be getting your tie on. And got much time. Okay. Well, you were right. You're suspected of loosening this synth strap on Splendor and causing war on the fall.

But Lee, I didn't do it. I wouldn't do a thing like that. I know, Jerry, but it looks like you did. Now, listen, the reason you're being called in the Major Davis's office is for questioning.

All right, all right, I know that. But there must be something else. Why do I have to put on my full-dress uniform? Well, I found out about that too. I overheard a couple of upperclassmen talking about it.

Well, why? Well, because it's a form of questioning to see if there's enough evidence against you to make a case out of it. A case of it? What do you mean by that? Well, you might be court-martial, Jerry.

Court-martialed. Is, Jerry? Well, why should I have to go before a court if I didn't do anything? Well, maybe you can clear yourself from the questioning and there won't be any court-martial. Well, it isn't fairly.

Listen to me. You told me yourself that Sergeant Alden asked you if you were out in the stable. And you told me you said yes. Alright, I was out in the stable. Besides, I was in Splendor's stall. I told you that.

But I only went out to see him and to give him some sugar. Being there doesn't mean I loosen the saddle. You're getting into your cook now. You'll believe me, don't you, Lee? Sure I do. I couldn't do a trick like that.