Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 187
dy is but a little point. Even we who read it wonder vaguely at the mavelous religious enthusiasm that awakened thmass of children ; and we close the story withsigh. But God has doubtless wrought out some lessofrom these pathetic events. So soon this dreaiwas over; so soon this pitiful struggle was… … A curious place is Old Santa Claus den.All stord full of treasure? ; where queer little men,No larger than drumsticks, yet active and bright,Are busily working from morning till night. These queer little fellows, these workmen 50 small,All answer with pleasure Old Santa Claus callFor Fifty more…
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