Her warning was not heeded. Up went the sure-footed athlete until he had almost reached the topmost peak of the barn. Crash! a board gave way under his feet, and down to the ground he was hurled, landing on his back on a pile of heavy boards. Limp and lifeless he lay there, a strange contrast to the vigorous young man who had climbed up the building only a few moments earlier. The accident seemed to paralyze the faculties of those who saw it happen. It was not the builders or the older persons present who spoke first, but small, dark-eyed, determined Clara.

What does this excerpt indicate about the setting?

The setting is a pleasant and exciting place.
The setting is a quiet and peaceful place.
The setting is a busy and treacherous place.
The setting is a safe place for children.