Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 238
laus, dear Santa Claus. But now you ve turnedthe joke on me ;You ve caught me, I 11be bound !Well, you shall help mestrip the tree,Andpass the fruit around. 3D Boy. But first we Using a littlesong,And every word is true ; (Takes Santa Clauss handand lays his cheek against it.) Dear Mr. Santa… … 226 WAITING FOR SANTA CLAUS. Santa Claus. Now may joy and love and cheer Brighten all you see !One good look, my children dear. Here s your Christmas-tree ! (Instrumental music. Santa Claus withdraws thecurtain from before the tree. Allow sufficient time forall to enjoy the sight of the ornamented…
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