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THE EARTHQUAKE
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trembled. Then the rumble grew to a roaring sound, and the building vibrated still more. The windows rattled as if the glass would break.
Several girls screamed. The boys leaped from their desks.
"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.
