What do you mean, Frank?" asked Will in a trembling voice.
"We must cut and run for it, that's all, for the fire is coming swiftly!"
CHAPTER XXI
NEVER GIVE UP
At first, the boys made light of the flight. All of them were pretty fair runners, and although the weather was warm for such exertion, they did some clever work.
"It's getting worse back there!" said Will, who brought up the rear.
Frank had known this for several minutes, and was correspondingly worried.
The wind had risen to such an extent that it rushed through the tree-tops like an express train, making a doleful sound. Nor was this all, for they could plainly hear a crackling from the rear that was gradually becoming a subdued roar.