"Yes, it does come down," said Leslie.
"You will have to play out your game under umbrellas, I fear," said Lynch.
"Yes, and with pattens on the feet."
"Why, if it keeps on much longer, we shall be able to bathe in the playground; just look at the pools," said one boy.
"Look at the river; how it has risen," said Leslie.
"It has, indeed," said Hall, "and the water is speeding along pretty fast, too."
"I say," exclaimed a boy, "you don't think there's any danger, do you?"
"Danger of what?" inquired Hall.
"Why, of Ascot House taking a fancy to sail down the stream."
"I should imagine not," said Hall, looking out at the waters.