Nathaniel Hawthorne 
Beneath an Umbrella (From ’Twice Told Tales’) 

’Beneath an Umbrella (From ’Twice Told Tales’)’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story from one of America’s most beloved authors. Taking place on a pleasant rainy day, the book describes all the wonders and adventures such a day can hold. Thus, rather than complain about the dreariness of the weather, he presents a sort of love letter to it for all those who find themselves come alive when clouds are gray.