Sara
Ermengarde
Shh!
“Oh, look at that cloud," said Sara. "Mama Sara! I want to live here!" said Lottie. "No, you must go back to your room," said Sara. The room looked lonelier after the visitor left. One night Ermengarde came up to the attic. She heard a little low laugh from inside. "There! Take it and go home," she heard Sara's whisper. "Who, who are you talking to, Sara?" said Ermengarde. "Shh! Speak quietly," whispered Sara. Sara stared at a hole, and said softly, "Don't be afraid." At last a gray rat came out of the hole. "There! He is my friend!" said Sara. She dropped some crumbs. The rat came quietly and ate them. Ermengarde began to laugh, "Oh, Sara, you are queer, but nice."