“Nénûm, nénûm!” sang the boy. “Look now.”
“She is starting for home.”
“Nénûm, nénûm! What is she doing now?”
“Oh! the pond is coming up!” screamed the girl. “Mother’s feet are in the water! Rain is coming down just where she is!”
“Nénûm, nénûm!” sang the boy. “What is she doing now?”
“The water is up to her ankles.”
“Nénûm, nénûm! Look again, sister.”
“The water is up to her knees; she can’t walk!”
“Nénûm, nénûm! Look now.”
“Oh, the water is half-way to her body!” cried the little girl.