Docas was happy, for he was no longer afraid that their lovely things would get spoiled by the rain.
VISIT OF FATHER SERRA
BY the time the church was built, Docas could sing very well. One day Father Pena gave him a new hymn to learn.
“It is very hard, Father,” said Docas.
“Yes, but it is very beautiful, and I want you to be able to sing it when Father Junipero Serra visits us,” said Father Pena.
“I would do anything for Father Serra,” answered Docas. “He loves us so.”
So every day after that for several weeks Docas practised his new hymn until he knew it perfectly. Yisoo learned it also.
“Father Serra will be pleased,” said Father Pena, one day when Docas had sung the hymn very well.
Sometimes, when Docas was tired of singing, Father Pena told him stories of Father Serra. Once he told Docas how Father Serra had walked hundreds of miles to start the Missions.
One morning soon after they were in school, Massea, who had been out in the fields, came hurrying up to the schoolroom.