Some of the boys started, but Frank Haven, taking his place at the door, cried:
"No, Miss Williams, you go first!"
She gave him a glance that showed how much she appreciated his thoughtfulness for her, but she said quietly, though her lips trembled:
"No, Frank. I am like the captain of a ship. I will stay until the last. But, oh, do hurry out!"
Hearing this two other boys made a rush.
"That won't do!" cried Bob sharply. "You'll all get in a jam on the stairs."
"That's right!" exclaimed Sammy. "Form in line, as we always do at fire drill!"
"Good!" cried Miss Williams. "Ready! In line! March!"
Her sharp command had a good effect, and the boys marched out in order. Sammy and his two chums came last, and Miss Williams followed them. The rumbling and shaking of the building still continued, and now dense white clouds could be seen coming from the basement.
"She's on fire again!" cried Sammy, as he and his chums reached the yard safely.