"It will be a wonder if that bolt didn't stretch them all out.

I wonder if it killed Dick Prescott and his crowd ?" Uncontrollable curiosity seized upon Fred.

Turning about he ran toward the tent.

Violently he tugged at the canvas.

As he lifted it another sharp flash showed him the six Gridley High School boys lying motionless in a row.
"The lightning did finish them!" gasped young Ripley, overcome with fright and awe..