Several of the dormitories were connected by side doors, and hurried into the next room, Andy tried the door leading to the hall.
“This is locked too!” he said.
“We’re locked in, that is all there is to it!” cried one of the cadets. “The enemy has locked us in while we slept!”
“This must be a new idea for bringing us to terms,” said Stuffer. “Wonder how long Crabtree and Cuddle expect to keep us here?”
“Long enough to make you go without your breakfast, Stuffer,” said Pepper, with a grin. “Not much! I’ll break down the door first!”
“No, you won’t break down no door!” cried a harsh voice from the outer side of the barrier. “If you try it, you’ll get hurt, remember that!”
“Who are you?” demanded Andy, in astonishment.
“I’m a man hired to watch this door, and I am going to do it. Don’t you try no funny work, or you’ll get hurt.”
“Are you one of the fellows who was in the mess hall yesterday?” asked Jack.
“Yes.”