At last something inside growled like a watchdog, coughed and snorted and Pankrat appeared in the lighted doorway wearing long striped underpants tied at the ankles.
His eyes glared wildly at the scientist and he whimpered softly with sleep.
I must apologise for waking you up, Pankrat," said the Professor, peering at him over his spectacles.
But please don't go into my laboratory this morning, dear chap.
I've left some work there that must on no account be moved.
Understand?" "Grrr, yessir," Pankrat replied, not understanding a thing.
He staggered a bit and growled.
Now listen here, Pankrat, you just wake up," the zoologist ordered, prodding him lightly in the ribs, which produced a look of fright on Pankrat's face and a glimmer of comprehension in his eyes.