The farm animals,
too, made up some of the pictures, and the mule which ran away with
Mr. Bunn was used for some comic pictures. Mr. Pertell, however, did
not ask anyone to ride him, as he wanted no accidents. In fact, it is
doubtful if he could have gotten any of his company to try this, even
through fear of discharge.
"We'll have a rehearsal of the barn-burning scene to-day," announced
Mr. Pertell one morning. "It has gone off pretty well so far, and if
there is no hitch to-day we'll film it to-morrow and get the real
picture. Everybody ready, now."
"Are we to be carried down the ladders?" asked Ruth, for the former
rehearsals had not included this.
"I think so," answered the manager. "The carpenter promised to be
here to cut the roof, too, so we may be able to go through the whole
scene just as we will in the play. Russ, you come out and watch, and
select the best places for your camera, so there will be no hitch
to-morrow."
"I hope that ladder will be good and strong," remarked Mr. Sneed. "I
wouldn't want it to break with me on it."
"Nor would I," laughed Alice. "Still, that might make a funny picture
for you, Mr. Pertell."
"Oh, Alice!" chided Ruth.
"The ladder is all right--it's a new one," said Paul. "I've seen it,
and given it a trial.
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