If they come at all, they are certain to be here soon after half-past eight, because I heard Fox telling Blake on the day of the match that they go to bed at nine.
We won't tell any one, but as soon as 'prep' is over we'll cut down into the playground, and when they come we'll kick up a row.

They'll soon make tracks if they find they're discovered, and it'll be better than saying anything to Blake about it, and we shall have defeated them ourselves." "All right," answered Acton.

"But it'll look queer if we all three stop out from supper; two's enough.

I'll go for one, and you and Vance toss up." This suggestion was accepted with some reluctance, as both boys were anxious to take part in the adventure.

Acton's word, however, was law, and eventually Diggory was chosen by fate to be his companion.
Directly after tea all the boys paid a visit to the shed; the door was securely locked, as also was the one leading into Locker's Lane, and it seemed impossible for the Philistines to carry out their evil designs upon the fireworks.
"I believe it's all bunkum," said Acton, as they strolled back towards the house.