And Now Tomorrow — Rachel Field

Janice fell asleep before darkness filled the room But I watched it creep over the familiar pieces of furniture I hid my head under the covers when it took my clothes draped over a chair and turned them into terrifying shapes Outside the frogs sounded very loud and insistent Suddenly I wanted Father to come and tell me that everything was all right I remembered in that moment that Father had not appeared at my party according to his promise In the excitement I had forgotten that Surely he must be back by now I began to feel very sorry for myself lying awake up there in the darkness I slipped from bed and felt my way across the room The doorknob eluded me I fumbled for it in panic and tears overwhelmed me before my hands felt the reassuring cold brass