Chapter 21
The Cup at Last
There was nothing more said until they reached the house, where Don was quickly ushered into the presence of Arthur Gates. The man was seated in the library when they entered, with a book in his hand, and he looked up in apparent surprise when Don was brought in.
“What is this, Garry?” he asked of the caretaker.
“Caught this fellow trespassing on the grounds, sir,” said the caretaker.
“You did not!” denied Don. “You caught me way over in the next field.”
“But you must have been on the grounds, in order for Garry to have seen you,” declared Gates, putting his book down. He looked keenly at Don. “Why, you are one of the cadets from Woodcrest, aren’t you?”
“Yes,” nodded Don. “I am.”
“What are you doing out at this late hour?” asked Gates. “Taking French leave, I suppose?”
“Yes,” said Don, seeing his course.
“You should be in bed by this time at the school,” Gates went on. “What were you doing on my property?”