Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 192
tling, no disorder, as rank after rank enters, andthe quick eyes take in the beauty of the Christmasgarlands, the towering tree, and, best of all, thegood-will and love radiating from every face. Among the presents sent in was a large doll,handsomely dressed, to which was pinned this note: If there… … DISTRIBUTING THE GIFTS. and girl whispered on the instant. That doll isfor her. The children stood around the tables, the leaderstaking their places at the head. The musicians lay aside their instruments, anda deep quiet rests upon those ranlft of children,as the President of the club rises and…
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