"Called to me halt, but I didn't."
"He'll report you, and you may be blamed for—"
An instant later the tramp of feet was heard in the corridor.
"It's inspection!" gasped Paul. "Undress quick, and get into bed!"
CHAPTER X
DICK HAS A FIGHT
But it was too late. The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
"Hamilton—Drew—are you here?" asked Captain Hayden sharply.
"Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
"Ha!" exclaimed the head master. "This will bear investigation. Why aren't you in bed, Hamilton?"