"That was a narrow escape," was Shadow's comment, as they hurried along to make up for lost time. "I thought sure he'd report the matter to Dr. Clay."
"To think we should run into a burglary!" declared the senator's son.
"I wonder if the same fellows robbed Mr. Lapham who committed the robbery at Oakdale?"
"It is more than likely. I hope they catch the fellows."
It did not take the three youths long to reach the academy grounds. Roger slipped in ahead and was gone five minutes.
"Hurry up—the coast is clear!" he whispered, on coming back. "The side door is open and nobody on the stairs, so far as I could see."
They ran across the campus, Dave with the cage full of bats still in his hand. They had almost reached the door when they heard it slam shut. Then the key was turned and the bolt shot into place.
"We're locked out!" whispered Shadow, in consternation.
"Let us try the other doors," suggested Dave.