Section 3





Peter's imaginings were brought to an end by the packing-box being
pulled out from the wall. "Hello!" said a voice.

Peter groaned, but did not look up. The box was pulled out further,
and a face peered in. "What you hidin' in there for?"

Peter stammered feebly: "Wh-wh-what?"

"You hurt?" demanded the voice.

"I dunno," moaned Peter.

The box was pulled out further, and its occupant slid out. Peter
looked up, and saw three or four policemen bending over him; he
moaned again.

"How did you get in there?" asked one.

"I crawled in."