Julia is Afraid

One evening after sundown, Julia goes to her room to get her favorite doll Lulu. The lights are not turned on in the upstairs hall and bedrooms.

Julia is very hesitant … She does not feel very brave entering the dark bedroom. Nevertheless she advances very slowly.

As she proceeds into the room, she sees two eyes glowing in the dark, at the floor level. Julia is now very afraid and shouts, “ Mama! Mama!”

But before her mother can come to her, something very soft and fluffy rubs against her legs…. Julia suddenly recognizes the familiar feel of her little kitten’s fur.

Julia picks up Fluff Ball in her arms and cuddles him. “My precious kitty, you did give me a fright.”

“Meow, meow,” replies Fluff Ball.

All is forgotten in the warm embrace: Lulu the doll, the darkness and the fright.