But the chances are much against a fire like that spreading.

Care is wanted to make it spread.

As far as I can learn, the worst fires have not been just after midday, when, of course, the heat is greater, but in the early night, before the dews have come.

All the same, I feel that I know nothing about it--nothing at all.

Don't let me sleep long." In spite of this injunction, Mrs.Heathcote determined that he should sleep all day if he would.