Fiery Accusations

There was not the time to think about anything else.

There's flammable timber all around us. If the fire spreads, we're done for.

Valerie grabbed Miriam's arm. “We should get going before it gets out of control,” she said nervously.

The trio ran back the way they came. Fortunately, only a small patch was ablaze; the rest of the garden remained unharmed.

As soon as she emerged from the backyard, Va