Then he stood against the door, making the pressure of his back an additional barrier against the entrance of any pursuer.
XX.
Full, complete, and final Revelation of the Great Garret Mystery.—Confession of Pat—Indignation of Solomon.—His Speech on the Occasion.—The Authorities of the School roused.—Pat and the “B. O. W. C.” are hauled up to give an Account.
“H ALLO!” cried Bart, who was roused by the noise. “Who’s that out there? What’s the row?”
“It’s ony me,” said Pat, in a faint voice.
“You, Pat! Is it you? Well, I’d say I’m very glad to see you, only it happens to be too dark to see anything. Well, Pat, what’s up?”
By this time Bart had got out of bed, and had reached the sitting-room, where Pat was still standing against the door.
“Didn’t ye hair it?” he said.