The forest ranger stops at the Tatum's house. The woods are dry as bones, and a ground fire has started. The ranger will need every available hand to help stop the fire from spreading. Pa prepares himself to help. The children proudly wave to their Pa, unaware of the dangers of fire fighting.
Playtime is over.
The corn and potatoes must be harvested. The next morning the children go to get their Ma stove wood. Still fascinated with the images of Indians they have read about, the children again pretend they are Indians. The wind picks up. Suddenly, they are caught up in the approaching fire.