Thumpalina

The search for the Thompson's kitten was entering it's third day. Sally, the Thompson's young daughter was inconsolable. It was she who'd left the window open that Thumpalina escaped through.  To make matters worse, their house backed up against a forest.

That night the Thompsons searched until dark.  Later, as Mrs. Thompson was tucking Sally in, she said, "Don't worry, honey, we'll find her."

Sally heard the concern in her mother's voice. Where could the kitten be?  Wait!  Maybe Thumpalina was confused and hiding, only coming out at night.  Sally jumped out of bed, got dressed and quietly climbed out the window.

The Moon was bright as Sally walked into the forest.  She looked up as an owl flew overhead. Softly she called for Thumpalina, her ears straining for the sound of an answering meow.

The night wore on. Sally became more frustrated.  Finally she heard a rustling to her left.  Creeping through the bushes, she came to a small clearing. Peering from behind a tree, she gasped.  Standing not 20 feet away was a unicorn. It's white coat seemed to glow while it's blue eyes watched her carefully.  Then Sally heard a tiny meow.  She looked around frantically, finally noticing a ball of fluff on the ground by the unicorn's hooves.

"Thumpalina!"

The unicorn looked at Thumpalina.  The kitten took a step forward.  Sally called her again.  The unicorn bent it's head down, nudging Thumpalina. The kitten turned and licked the horse's nose.  Then Thumpalina tore across the clearing, meowing the entire way.

Sally picked up her kitten, crying tears of happiness.

"Thank you, Mr. Unicorn," said Sally, looking up. But the clearing was empty.

The next morning, Sally was awakened by her mother.

"Sally, Thumpalina has come home! It's like magic!

"More than you know, Mom," smiled Sally.

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