One explosion will cause fifty--ring the bell--here men! danger!" Then there was a rush of men.
"Ben Burnley is firing the mine." There was a yell of fury; but a distant explosion turned it to one of dismay.

Hope caught his daughter up in his arms and put her into a cavity.
"Fly, men, to the other part of the mine," he cried.
There was a louder explosion.

In ran Burnley terrified at his own work, and flying to escape.

Hope sprang out upon him.

"No you don't--living or dead, you are the last to leave this mine." Burnley struggled furiously, but Hope dashed him down at his feet.