"Grab up a horse blanket!" he called to Vincent. There were several
scattered about the barn, and they were of heavy wool.

"I've got one," shouted Vincent. At the same time Bert found a large
one.

"Dip it in water," was the next command.

In one corner of the barn, near the horse stalls, there was a pump, at
which were filled the pails to water the horses when they were in the
barn. There was water in one pail now.

Bert dipped his blanket in, and drew it out dripping wet. But the wool
had absorbed most of the water, and there was only a little more left
in the pail.

"Here, wrap this about you, and jump!" cried Herbert, passing the wet
blanket to his chum, and taking the dry one from him.

"What will you do?"

"Never mind about me! I'll pump some more water. You jump, before it's
too late!"

Outside could be heard confused shouting. It was the crowd, calling to
the boys to hasten, as the roof was about to fall in. There were
anxious eyes waiting for the reappearance of the two young heroes.

"Jump! Jump through the big doors!" yelled Bert, helping Vincent to
wrap the blanket about his body, and fairly shoving him toward the