Hello, my Leprechaun hero, Paddy, is back. Enjoy.
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CAUGHT OUT
Sinead woke shivering and snuggled
under the covers.
A curious noise at the window forced
her to take a peep.
To Sinead's astonishment a little pair
of legs was disappearing up a ladder.
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When Paddy the Leprechaun spotted his
stolen Pot of Gold he had to admire Seamus's mischievous ingenuity.
Seamus had disguised the Pot as a second chimney.
Paddy glanced into the child's bedroom as
he passed her window. Asleep. Good.
On his descent, the child was standing
at the window. She smiled and waved.
Oops! Invisibility rule broken. Paddy shrugged and waved back. Her
parents would never believe her anyway.
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Leprechauns are real???
ReplyDeleteOf course they are, Neil! :) :)
DeleteThat's so real! Parents don't believe such tales. Disguising the pot of gold is smart!
ReplyDeleteNo, Sinead's parents will think she was dreaming. Leprechauns are naughty, clever little fellas!
DeleteDear Susan,
ReplyDeleteThis is simply delightful! I love it that Seamus waved back. Very sweet. Love that little leprechaun.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks, Rochelle. Glad you enjoyed the story.
DeleteUmm, it was Paddy who waved back but that's a mere detail. :)
She might have recorded him on camera. Imagine if she could prove Seamus existed. Big trouble for the little guy. haha.
ReplyDeleteAs always, a story to smile at.
Thanks, Tannille. Fortunately Sinead was too young to handle a camera! :)
DeleteSo long as Seamus doesn't get second ideas and decides the child has to be silenced! Good fun :-)
ReplyDeleteAh, another commenter thinking it was Seamus who she saw. I've edited the story to make it clearer that it's Paddy retrieving his pot.
DeleteI think Paddy and Seamus's shenanigans will go on forever...
ReplyDeleteD'you know what? I think you could be right! :)
DeleteStill after the gold and children are always more open to the fairy world
ReplyDeleteYes, I think Sinead was rather delighted to see her very own leprechaun!
DeleteThis was wonderful, Susan! I love the flow from one story to the next (it's so good I don't have to try to remember what happened previously)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dale. I do try to make each little story stand alone. Glad it appears to be working.
DeleteVery sweet story! I like how how Paddy broke the rules for Sinead.
ReplyDeleteYes, even Leprechauns have their soft spots. :)
DeleteVery delightful story
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neel. I think we need stories to make us smile right now. :)
DeleteUh-oh! That one's going to cause years of therapy. "I swear I saw a leprechaun outside my window when I was a kid."
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see those mischievous leprechauns are back. They're pots o' fun.
Groan! Thanks Nobbin! :)
DeleteSuch a cute story! Paddy is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jade. I've really enjoyed creating this little character. :)
DeleteWhat a fun story! I enjoyed Paddy's cheerful cynicism!
ReplyDeleteYes, we all need a bit of fun in our lives, Penny.
DeleteAh, her parents may not believe her, but I bet her Nana could! :)
ReplyDeleteSure, someone will believe her. :)
DeleteAbsolutely delightful Susan - more please!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Keith. I will attempt to oblige! :)
DeleteThe two leprachauns I saw in Lisnaskea were waiting for a bus bold as brass - no social invisibility there!
ReplyDeleteBold indeed, Lizy! :)
DeleteThis seam of gold can stand a lot more mining. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sandra. I didn't dream this would become a continuing saga when I wrote the first Leprechaun story. :)
DeleteI love this! Greta to see your charming leprechaun back and up to his old tricks.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darlene Lovely to know that you enjoyed it.
DeletePaddy and Seamus are wonderful characters. And it's true, her parents would never believe her tale. Kind of sad, really, that once we grow up our imaginations tend to fade.
ReplyDeleteYes, childhood is a time of magic, isn't it?
DeletePaddy's got to be more careful!
ReplyDeleteHe he - I think he'll get away with this one. :)
Deletei agree. no harm done. her parents would think it was just her imagination playing tricks on her. :)
ReplyDeleteYes indeed. Thanks for commenting, Plaridel.
DeleteFun, fun, fun, Susan, and that is a good thing these days!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm determined to avoid writing anything sad or depressing or featuring the C word for as long as I can. :)
DeleteA fun story, Susan. Seamus at it again and this time he might have made a big mistake not keeping the rules and staying invisible. The fun continues.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brenda. Paddy likes to play it close to the wind sometimes. :)
DeleteSo this is how leprechauns operate...thanks...I'll be on the look out for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhy yes! They're tricky little fellas. :)
DeleteI had to chuckle with the part about the parents not believing her.
ReplyDeleteBUT ... maybe, her parents believe in Leprechauns.
Good tale ...
Be safe … Be Healthy … Be Happy
Isadora ��
You never know! Thanks for commenting, Isadora.
DeleteHaha...that's true, they wouldn't ever believe her.
ReplyDeleteNo, who believes the whimsies and imaginations of children?
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