"Better look for robbers!"
"Maybe somebody is in the closet."
The closet was searched, but nothing out of the ordinary was discovered. The students in the secret looked for bats, but every one of the creatures had taken its departure for parts unknown.
CHAPTER VII
A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
"Mr. Haskers, I would like to have you explain this affair," said Dr. Clay, after the excitement had died down.
"Have you—have you got them?" faltered the assistant teacher, who was still much bewildered.
"Got what?"