Peachy, Irene, Lorna, Delia, and Jess stood their ground, however.
"We--we were only giving those kids a little fun," answered Peachy.
In dead silence Rachel reviewed the pan, its contents, and the blushing faces before her.

Then she said: "Rather dangerous fun.

If that tree catches it will set the summer-house in a blaze next.

You know your fire drill?
Well, each fetch a bucket of water and put this out! Right turn! Quick march!" At the words of command the luckless five fled to the house and into the back hall where the fire buckets were kept.

They returned with what speed they could, and thoroughly soused their bonfire.