OUT IN THE RAIN.
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Down in the meadow, one summer day, Went two little cousins, Clarrie and May.
Pitty-pat, patter, came drops one by one
Two little cousins beginning to run.
Over the stubble the little feet go,
Rain-drops are drenching from top to toe.
Dripping and tired, they enter the gate;
Two watching mothers the little strays wait.
Wet skirt and jacket are off in a trice,
Two little cousins are soon dry and nice.
Down in the meadow, when ceases the rain,
Two little cousins will frolic again.
—LUCY RANDOLPH FLEMING.
