human
Not on fire! cried Maria, when the tall policeman told her this.
gpt
Why, I saw the smoke, and Sunny Boy was almost choked with it. Of course it was on fire!
human
No fire, Miss, said one of the firemen, grinning.
gpt
Snow's been accumulating on the edge of the chimney for some time, I take it, and this afternoon a chunk fell in and choked the flue. Of course the smoke poured out into the house. And the little fellow thought he was going straight into a blaze. He's a spunky little chap, and it was a good chance to tell him, and the other kids, what not to do at a fire. Next time it might be a serious matter.