"It's another fire!" yelled Sammy.
"It's an explosion!" shouted Bob.
"No! It's an earthquake!" exclaimed Frank. "Come on, everybody! Get out before the school falls on us!" and he made a rush for the door.
"Stop!" commanded Miss Williams sharply. "Boys, you are forgetting yourselves. Let the girls go first!"
And, while the rumbling continued, and the building still shook, the boys held back, while the girls rushed from the room.
CHAPTER II THE FIRST SNOW
The whole school was in excitement. From all the rooms the boys and girls were rushing out, not stopping for their hats or coats. Frightened teachers, and the excited principal, were trying to quiet them. For everyone felt sure the school building was going to fall, and all wanted to get out as quickly as possible.
"Now, boys, you may go!" said Miss Williams, when the girls were out of her room.