Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
The RAINY Dav Surprise.

Joan. joan cried Derry in an excited
whisper, creeping out Of bed and going
over 10 his sister, do you know today's
Tuesday,
"Wh-a-a-t:" said a sleepy voice.
Its Tuesday, repeated Derry. and
We're going TO the zoo with Auntie Loo"
$50 we are" cried his little sister,
jumping bolt upright. And then, like
wise jumping out of bed, she went to the
window and pulled back the blind.
"Oh, Derry.' she exclaimed. mournful-
~. 1T S pouring cats and dogs"
What a shamer' cried her brother.
But p'r'aps it'll leave off presently he
added hopefully.
Il do think it might have been fine just
today" said Joan sadly at breakfast, as
she ate her bread and milk.
Its certainly disappointing for you,
SAID mother, as she cut some bread and
butter; but there. we can't always have
what we WANT she added, shaking her
head agely.
And l did so want to see the darling
big bears fedp' sighed Joan.
And l wanted to hear the lions roar
and see the snakes"' said Derry, taking
a large bite as he spoke.
The afternoon at the zoo was long
promised treat, and Auntie Loo, whom
they simply adored, was going to take
them and two little friends to have Il
really lovely time.
But the rain came down just as fast all
the morning, and when dinner time came
1t was two very detected little figures
that made their way down to the dining
room and took their places at the Ia BILE.
Poor chlldren!' said mother. Il am
sorry for you; but Auntie Loo certainly
won't come for you if it's wet, and I'm
very much afraid it isn't going to clear
up!''
1t was all the children could do to
swallow, for they each had a funny sort
Of lump in their throat, and Joan's eyes
were suspiciously bright. Even the
sight OF rapberry preserves didn't cheer
them. up. and Derry, who, as a rule.
wasn't satisfied with two helpings, could
hardly get through one.
'M-mother," began Joan in CULVER
ing little voice after grace had been said,
''can be b-be dressed just the sesame in
case it l-leaves off at the last minute"
Yes, can we?" chimed in Derry.
Mother looked at the two anxious little
faces and, kissing them both, said they
might.
But, you know, darlngs. I'm very
much afraid it will be in vain,' she add
ed.
Half an hour later two spick and span
little. people stood gazing anxiously out
of the window, whilst the rain beat
''pitter-pat, pitter-pat," just the same.
The clock struck quarter past and
then half past, but no Auntie Loo came
Its no good hoping any morer' cried
poor Joan at last, as the tears trickled
down her cheeks onto her pretty frock.
Derry put his arms round his little
sister and said consolingly:
Wei, were sure to go another time,
you know"
But, almost before he had finished
speaking, the sound of wheels was heard
outside, the bell was pealed and as the
children rushed out to see who it was,
they heard well known voice say:
And where are my two little people?
Quite ready. 1 hope?''
"Oh, auntie, auntier' cried Joan, flying
down stairs, I'VE thought you weren't
comingv'
And are we really going to the zoo?"
cried Derry excitedly.
We'll, darlings, I'm afraid it's far too
wet for. the zoo; but knew you'd be SO
disappointed if l didn't come So I've
got cab waiting outside to take you
home with me- said Auntie Loo. so
run and get your things on!'
Auntie Loo was whispering something
to mother, when the children raced down