"Somebody is going below," said Dave, a moment later. "Now I guess there will be more fun!"
"If only we aren't caught!" murmured Shadow, who was a bit afraid that the fun had been carried too far.
[CHAPTER XV]
WHAT MIKE MARCY HAD TO TELL
It was Murphy the monitor who let the assistant teacher in. Job Haskers entered stamping his feet loudly, for they were decidedly cold.
"Why, Mr. Haskers, what does this mean?" asked the monitor, in amazement. "I didn't know you were out. And in slippers, too!"
"I—er—I——" stammered the teacher, and then he stopped, for he did not know how to proceed. He realized that he occupied a very ridiculous position.
"Can I do anything for you?" went on the monitor.
"Murphy, have you seen any boys come in since lights were out?"