[Under the Lilacs by Louisa May Alcott]@TWC D-Link bookUnder the Lilacs CHAPTER XIII 9/13
I want to have a good go at every thing, especially the lions," said Sam, beginning on his last cookie. "I heard 'em roar just now;" and Billy stood up to gaze with big eyes at the flapping canvas which hid the king of beasts from his longing sight. "That was a cow mooing.
Don't you be a donkey, Bill.
When you hear a real roar, you'll shake in your boots," said Ben, holding up his handkerchief to dry, after it had done double duty as towel and napkin. "I wish you'd hurry up, Sam.
Folks are going in now.
I see 'em!" and Billy pranced with impatience; for this was his first circus, and he firmly believed that he was going to behold all that the pictures promised. "Hold on a minute, while I get one more drink.
<<Back Index Next>> D-Link book Top TWC mobile books
|