Annabel Lee

“ They tumbled hastily out, and found to their dismay that one of Rob Roy’s hoofs was firmly fastened in a “frog” in the track, holding him so that he could not move from the spot. The children tried with all their might to release him, but in vain did they tug and lift. ”

“ Then the awful thought struck Polly that it was almost time fer the afternoon train, and what would become of Rob Roy and the cart? She exclaimed, “We must flag the train!”
The others screamed in scorn: “Flag the train! With what? A pocket-handkerchief?”
“No,” said Polly, stoutly,—and she was only seven,—“I ’ll flag the train with my red-flannel petticoat; red is the danger-signal, you know.” And she whipped off the petticoat and ran down the track, followed by a string of loyal supporters, Kenneth being left 1o guard the pony. ”