Anne was about to leap to the floor when Grace and Tom Gray dashed in with an armful apiece of wet blankets.

With the help of the others they spread the blankets over the burning tree and the blaze was extinguished almost as soon as it was born.
"No harm has been done," said Tom.

"The canvas covering saved the floor and fortunately all the furniture has been taken out anyhow.

It's all right, Aunt Rose.

Nobody hurt; nothing damaged.