"That doesn't smell like burning grease!" protested Ned as he sniffed the air. "It smells more like hay or straw burning!"
"Listen!" commanded Harry, raising a hand for attention.
All distinctly heard a crackling noise just outside the barn.
"Boys, this barn's on fire!" shouted Jimmie.
CHAPTER IX. A Mysterious Warning.
Ned gave a gasp of astonishment at the statement.
Rushing toward the window he attempted again to secure a view of their surroundings. Driven before a gust of wind a puff of smoke entered, causing the boy to step back choking.
"Can you crawl through that window, Jimmie?" asked Ned.