Aunt Cora’s Holiday

Aunt Cora was seventy-two years old when she decided that she needed a holiday. The whole family was in great chaos because she had got all of them involved.
Papa had to buy the tickets. Mummy had to make sure that she had the right clothes. Uncle Bob had to find a suitable hotel room. Aunt Karen had to arrange a maid to go with her. Dick must get her a new suitcase that Susan should pack. The twins, Ken and Jill, had to run errands. There must be a party for the neighbours and they must all be at the station to see her off.
For two weeks there had been utter confusion. Strange people came and went. Travel agents came with tickets and Aunt Cora nearly drove them crazy asking questions. A taxi had to be fixed up to carry her and several taxis for others to go to the station! And the maid must have a large taxi to carry the luggage!

Socks were missing and Jill was sent to buy some socks. Aunt Cora’s glasses broke, so Uncle Bob went to get her a new pair. Mummy and Aunt Karen were baking all kinds of things for her to carry.
“Aunt Cora, it’s a hotel!” said Papa, “You’ll have everything there!” But Aunt Cora was sure that she was going into a wild forest where she would be lost!
Finally, the day of the party arrived and all the neighbours came to wish her. They brought her gifts—a jar of honey, a home-made cake, some cookies, a lovely new hat, a red scarf and some gloves. Mummy and Aunt Karen had made so many wonderful things—sandwiches, cakes, jellies, scones, cookies and an apple pie. Everyone asked Aunt Cora all about her holiday. Then they all went to the station to see her off. A seat was found for her maid. Everyone came forward to hug her one by one. Suddenly Aunt Cora burst into tears!
she wailed, “You all love me so much! How I will leave you? You will all miss me!”

The train whistle blew and Aunt Cora was put into the coach. Everyone said ‘goodbye’ and waved to her.
The family came home and collapsed on the sofas! Aunt Cora was off and they all would have a real holiday!

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