Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07
The Rainy Day Surprise.

Joan, Joan cried Derry in an excited
whisper, creeping out of bed and going
ygrer TO his sister do you know today's
TuesdayI'
'Wh-a-a-tY said a sleepy voice.
Its Tuesday," repeated Derry, "and
were going to the zoo with Auntie Loo ="
80 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-
~, Its pouring cats and dog@.'
What n shame" cried her brother
But p'raps it'll leave off presently" he
added hopefully.
Il do think il might have been fine just
today" said Joan sadly at breakfast, as
She ate her bread aud 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 Sageiy
And l did 70 want to see the darling
big bear, fed sighed Joan.
And | wanted TO hear the lions roar
and see the snakes said Derry, taking
large bite as he spoke,
The afternoon at the 700 was long
promised treat and Auntie Loo, whom
they simply adored. was going to take
them and two little friends To- have a
really lovely time.
But the rain came down just as fast all
the morning. and when dinner time came
II was two very detected little figures
that made their way down to the dining
room and took their places at the table
Poor children said mother II ana
sorry Tor you; but Auntic Loo certainly
won't come for You if its wet, and I'm
very much afraid it isn't going 10 clear
up.''
II was all the children could do to
swailow for they each had "a funny sort
Of lump in their throat. and Joan's eyes
were suspici0usly bright. Even the
@I2ht Of rupberrE preserves didn't cheer
them up, and Derry. who. as r1ilr.
wasn't satisfied with two helpings. conld
hardly get through one.
'M-mOther." began Joan in culver
lng little voice after grace had been said.
can be b-be dressed just the sesame in
case it l-lelgeS off nj inc last minute :"
Yes, can We" cIimed in Derry.
Mother looked at the two anxious little
faces and, kissing them both, said they
might.
But. you know. darlings. I'm very
much afraid il will be in vain she add
ed
Half an hour later two spick aud span
little people stood gazing anXi0usly out
'pitter-pat, pit'er-pat," just the same.
The clock struck a quarter past and
then half past, but no Auntie Loo came.
Its no good hoping any more" cried
POOR Joan at last. a the tears trckled
down her checks onto her pretty tr0ck.
Derry put his arms round his little
sister and said consolngly:
We'll, we're sure 10 go another time,
YOU know
But. almost before be had finished
speaking. the sound Of wheels was heard
outside. the bell was pealed ana, the
children rushed out 10 see who it was,
they heard "A well known voice say:
And where are my Two little people:
quite ready. / hope
"Oh, auntie auntie,' cried Joan. flying
DOWN stair. I'VE thought you weren't
c0ning."
And are we really going 10 the zoOf'
cried Derry excitedly
We'll. darlinGs, I'm afraid its far too
wet for the 700; but / knew you'd be 80
disappointed if / didn't rome. So I've
got cab waiting outside 10 take sou
home with me- said Auntie Loo. 80
run and get your things on
Aantie Leo was whispering something
10 mother, when the children raced down
stairs with their hats and gloves. and
both smiled mysteri0usiy aS Derry said;
What are We going to do this after.
nconT'
You'll see answered Auntie Loo. rs
She got into the cab after them.
When they arrived and went upstairs