Hardwick laughed.
"That's because you are not used to them, Dick. Now, I generally smoke them twice as strong."
Just at this instant, the two heard Churchley jump to his feet.
"Who's there?" he demanded.
"What's the matter with Churchley?" said Hardwick.
"He's talking to somebody," replied Ferris.
"Hullo! the door's locked," they heard Churchley continue.
"What's up, Churchley?" called out Hardwick, walking toward the other room.
"There is somebody in this closet," was the startling reply. "I heard a noise half a dozen times."