 Only a few minutes ago, you remember, the front line of flame reached the fire break. The strip of land the firefighters have plowed up as a defense. Well, this is the test, Ellery. If that flame crosses the fire break... We'll be done for. Upper Falls will be destroyed right down to the last woodshed. Great blazing blisters. Can anything stop that flame? It's like a wave of flame rolling toward us up the hill. We may have to run for it, Chief. Get your men ready. Hold on. Wait, Ellery.