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CIIAPTER VII.

THE EIRE AND THE FIREMEN.

f llE firemen arrived at last; tlie stationagent had reached the spot before them. Allwas haste and confusion. No orders, and no onein command. The wounded were already com-ing up the bank. Citizens, as they came, hadtaken the survivors from the wreck, and were nowhelping them to a place of safety and comfort.

Appalled by the scene and confused by the hor-ror, none knew what order was to be given orwho was in command.

Mr. Apthorp was in the employ of the road,and was supposed to have some control. As Mr.Strong hastened to the rescue, he asked, “ Whatshall we do ?” The reply was, “ Get men to helpup the wounded.”

As the chief fireman met Mr. Strong, he asked“ Where shall we put the hose ? ” “ Where shall