Louise out of the way, he at once became cool and resourceful.

Before a flame could reach the window he had rent down the flimsy curtains and flung them outside.

Bellowing for the water which was so long in coming, he used the hearthrug to some purpose on the outskirts of the bonfire, but had to keep falling back for fresh air.

Then appeared a pail and a can, which he emptied effectively, and next moment sounded the voice of the gentleman from next door.
'Have you a garden hose?
Set it on to the tap, and bring it in here.' The hose was brought into play, and in no great time the last flame had flickered out amid a deluge.

When all danger was at an end, one of the servants, the nurse-girl, uttered a sudden shriek; it merely signified that she had now thought for the first time of the little child asleep upstairs.