So loudly did he shout, and so much in earnest did he seem, that some of the farmers began to look about as though they were afraid Grandpa Brown's barn was on fire.
"Don't worry! It's only in fun," said grandpa.
Ned and Tom did not seem to know what to make of Jimmie's act. He was not supposed to come out when they did.
"Now this is where I upset you, Tom," said Ned in a low voice.
"Well, as long as you turn me over on the soft hay I don't mind," answered the other boy, for they had made this up between them.
Over went the wheelbarrow, and Tom was spilled out.
"Fire! Fire! Fire!" cried Jimmie again, and then dashed a pail of water over Tom and Ned.
"Waugh! Ouch! Stop that!" spluttered Ned. "Stop it!"
"That—that wasn't in the show!" stammered Tom, for some of the water went in his mouth.
"I know it wasn't in it," laughed Jimmie, "but I thought I'd put it in!"