the porch
were awake
bright and
early on
that
morning,
rejoicing
with all
their
hearts in
the
cloudless
sunshine,
like
friendly
little
neighbors,
as they
were.
Quite
flushed
with
excitement
were their
ruddy
faces, as
they swung
in the
wind,
whispering
to one
another
what they
had seen,
for some
peeped in
at the
dining
room
windows
where the
feast was
spread,
some
climbed up
to nod and
smile at
the
sisters as
they
