They talked the matter over a few minutes and then went to the room. It contained no heater, but the main chimney of the Hall was at one end, making it fairly comfortable. From a window they could get a view of the road leading to Cedarville.
“Make yourselves at home,” said Dale, on departing. “I’ll try to keep you posted.”
CHAPTER XI
JOSIAH CRABTREE’S TROUBLES
There was a key in the lock of the door, and the two cadets locked themselves in. Then they proceeded to unpack the basket of good things, and sitting on the edge of the bed, began to satisfy their hunger.
“This certainly beats the cellar,” said Jack, munching some cold roast beef and a biscuit.
“Yes, and we can keep our eyes on the road below,” answered his chum. “If the captain comes I believe in reporting to him at once.”
“So do I.”
As they had nothing else to do, they took their time eating, and then placed what was left to one side, for supper and a possible breakfast. Then Pepper strolled to the window and gazed down on the campus below.
“Well, I never!” he cried.
“What’s up now?”