CHAPTER II
THE FIRST SNOW
The whole school was in excitement. From all the rooms the boys and girls were rushing out, not stopping for their hats or coats. Frightened teachers, and the excited principal, were trying to quiet them. For everyone felt sure the school building was going to fall, and all wanted to get out as quickly as possible.
"Now, boys, you may go!" said Miss Williams, when the girls were out of her room.
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
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