AN INITIATION
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Shadow did not finish, for from above the boys in the sawdust pit, there came a sudden ominous cracking. In the semi-darkness of the night they saw a brace snap in twain. Another brace quickly followed, and then the wooden slide commenced to sway from side to side.
"It's coming down!" yelled Roger, hoarsely. "Get out of here quick—unless you want to be killed!"
