"It's dreadful to stand here unable to help and see our dear old gym.

go, and perhaps our school, too." "Well, you turned in the alarm, and that's a whole lot," declared Jessica stoutly.

"If you hadn't seen the blaze when you did things might be a good deal worse.

As it is, I believe they are getting the fire under control." "It does look that way," exclaimed Anne.

"See, the flames are dying out over on that side.