At the Lake

At the Lake

Lisa and Frank stood outside Grandpa’s house. Mom, I want to bring my sketch pad and crayons. I’m going to draw a picture of the lake,” said Lisa. I’m bringing my baseball and glove,” said Frank. “Grandpa said he’s going to show me how to throw a curve ball.” Okay, but hurry. Dad is waiting,” said Mom.

Dad was waiting at the lake with the boat. “Daddy! Daddy! I became a big girl today!” shouted Lisa. A big girl? Really?” asked Dad. “Yes, I’ve got a loose tooth. See?” Wow!” exclaimed Dad. “You are a big girl.” “See, See? Daddy, my tooth is out!”

shouted Lisa excitedly. She held up her tooth. “What are you going to do with the tooth?” asked Dad. Tonight I am going to put it under my pillow and make a wish,” replied Lisa. Oh, I see,” said Dad. “What are you going to wish for?” "I don’t know yet,” said Lisa, frowning. “I hadn’t thought about it.”

Grandpa arrived with the life jackets. “When you do know,” warned Grandpa, “you mustn’t tell anyone. The tooth fairy only grants secret wishes.” Oh! Daddy, I can’t tell you my wish. It’s a secret,” said Lisa seriously. Are we going in the boat?” asked Frank. Yes,” said Dad. “We are going to take the boat to the island.”

To the island? Are there pirates on the island?” asked Lisa. No,” said Grandpa. “But a beautiful Native American princess once lived on the island.” Really?” asked Lisa. “What was her name?” Her name was Sunapee. The lake and the island are both named after her,” answered Grandpa.