The husband and wife waked up, shouted, and screamed, the children cried, people came running and shouting.

Children cried, dogs barked, squibs and crackers exploded.

The fire brigade came racing up.

Water was pumped up in torrents and hissed in the flames.

The representation was so true to life that every one rose to his feet and was starting away when a second blow of the ruler on the table commanded silence.