"We'll have to wait for the firemen and their ladders." "Ladders---nothing!" retorted Dave, though his voice was weak and husky.

"We'll make our own ladders.

You, Holmes, get over against that wall.

Hazelton, you beside hind Reade you climb up onto their shoulders.

Now, Dan you climb up on Reade's shoulders, and you'll reach that roof up there!" Darrin's orders were quickly carried out.