The wind no longer bellowed hoarsely in the treetops, but
had a mellow, musical sound and the raindrops that struck the window
pane trickled softly as if glad to come out of the clouds.
Just after school one bright afternoon Polly came to the door on the
side porch and called in to Miss Katharine:
"I'll be playing out in the yard awhile. Louise and Nancy have come to
stay till half-past five o'clock, so if mother needs me you'll know
where to find me."
"All right" said Miss Kathy. "Go on and have a jolly time."
And a jolly time they had, judging from the merry shouts that came in
through the open door.
"I've got your tag! I've got your tag!" I could hear Polly say, and
then there was a great scampering of feet and roars of laughter as they
chased each other up and down the walks. This was kept up for some
minutes, then a voice began:
"Intery-mintery, cutery-corn,
Apple-seed and briar-thorn,
Wire, briar, limber-lock,
Three geese in one flock;
One flew east and one flew west
And one flew over the cuckoo's nest."
"Oh, Louise, you're out! It's your turn first."
"I wonder if we are the geese?" said Nancy. Then they all giggled as
if what she had said was very funny.
"Louise, Louise, look, look! You're going to have good luck,"
presently shouted two voices.
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