“Mr. Crabtree. He wants to talk to you.”
“Does he want anybody else?” asked Pepper.
“No, only Ruddy.”
“Jack, look out,” whispered Dale. “This may be some trick.”
“I don’t think I’d go,” came from Bart. “There is no telling what those teachers may be up to.”
“I am not afraid of them,” answered the young major bravely. “Perhaps they want to compromise.”
“Are ye comin’ or not?” demanded Peleg Snuggers, impatiently.
“I can’t come unless the door is unlocked.”
“I’ll unlock it. But, remember, nobody but Ruddy is to come out,” went on the man of all work.
With great caution the door was unfastened by Peleg Snuggers and the guard, and Jack was allowed to pass into the hallway. Then the door was fastened as before.