Again, my thanks--" "Shut up!" Tom insisted.

"Thanks from you would make me feel like a traitor to the community.

Skip! Carry word to the Colthwaite Company, however, that their latest scheme against us has failed like the others!" At mention of the Colthwaits, Danes turned and fled in earnest.
"That was their second attempt," muttered Tom grimly, as he turned back to where the flames still held dominion.

"I wonder if I shall be as lucky when the third attempt against me is made ?".