Of course, they'll say they've got leave." "I'm afraid they will think so.

Is there any other claimant to the study ?" "No; not that I know of." "Perhaps they had better remain for the present," said the master.

"But I cannot imagine what the noise is about.

Will you see, Ainger, as you go up ?" This was a broad hint that the merry party was at an end, and no one was particularly sorry.
"Wait a second in my room, you fellows," said Ainger, on the stairs, "while I go and shut up this row." The mystery of this disorder was apparent as soon as he opened the door.
The double study, measuring fifteen feet by nine, was temporarily converted into a football field.

The tables and chairs were piled on one side "in touch"; one goal was formed by the towel-horse, the other drawn in chalk on the door.