I was kerryin' it just as keerful, when all at once it upsot." This explanation, though not very luminous to her visitor, appeared to excite a fierce spirit of resentment against the pail in the mind of little Pomp.
He suddenly rushed forward impetuously and kicked the pail with all the force he could muster.
But, alas for poor Pomp! His feet were unprotected by shoes, and the sudden blow hurt him much more than the pail.

The consequence was a howl of the most distressing nature.
Frank had started forward to rescue Pomp from the consequences of his precipitancy, but too late.

He picked up the little fellow and, carrying him out, strove to soothe him.
Meanwhile, Mrs.Frost examined Chloe's injuries.

They were not so great as she had anticipated.

She learned on inquiry that the water had not been scalding hot.