[Illustration: 0079]
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.
[Illustration: 0080]