Sojourner Mcconnell

When a Pachyderm Comes to Visit Sojourner Mcconnell

Lying in the dark bedroom, Michael heard a noise, clunk, followed by a thud. Was that a Shuffle? Over by the window, he heard that sound, it wasn't the usual wind on the window noise. Swish. There he heard it again. He rolled over and looked at the long window with the streetlight shining through. WhatÕs that? WhatÕs that shape? He pulled his covers over his head and lay very still. When he heard another odd clunk he peeked over the top of the blanket. Squinting at the window he noticed what looked like a snake climbing into his room. MichaelÕs heart was pounding in his chest. He felt his knees begin to clack together. It canÕt be a snake, no one ever had a snake climb in their window. That window was shut, how could it get in here? ÒGa ga go awayÓ the whisper was harsh and did not even sound like his voice. Clearing his throat he sat up straighter in his bed and said a little louder. ÒGo away!Ó He heard a faint voice, ÒSo, youÕre awake then?Ó That was when he heard a giggle.