His merry face grew sober for the moment.

"What shall we do ?" "We are not responsible," said Andy.

"It is Ritter and Coulter's fault." "But we don't want these grand woods to burn down," went on the young major.

"Besides, the wind is rising and it is blowing towards the gym and the stables! The burning embers might set fire to those buildings!" "Come on and put the blaze out!" said Andy.
"How are you going to do it?
We haven't any water--and water isn't of much account against tar, anyway.

Gracious, see those flames shoot up!" Jack added, as a column of fire shot skyward.
"One of the trees is catching already!" gasped Pepper.