Sister. I shall be satisfied if I get one of my own full. Brother. I'll hang mine on this side of the fireplace. up yours on that side. Mother. You pin Now are you ready, children? I'll tuck you in. Go to sleep at once, like good children. Good night. Sister. I'll shut my eyes tight and go to sleep as soon as I can. Brother. I'm going to stay awake and see Santa Claus. Oh-ho-hum! I'm getting sleepy. I will stay awake! I will. Oh, I can't help it, I'm going to sleep. Santa Claus. Jingle! Jingle! Jingle! Whoa, Prancer! Whoa, Dancer! This is where that brother and sister live. Let me get my pack upon my back. Now, here I go down the chim ney. Where is the little girl's stocking? I'll put a gold ring in the toe. Then some candy, and oranges, a ball, a book, a box of paints, and a lovely doll in the top. There! Where is the boy's stocking? Ha! Ha! Ha! Look at the size of it! All the more room for the coal and the stick. Brother. Merry Christmas, Sister! Let us run and see our stockings. Sister. Oh! Oh! A lovely doll! Toys! Goodies! Oh! Oh! Brother. What! Nothing but coal and a stick to whip me with ! Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo! Sister. Don't cry, Brother! give you some of my things. See, here is a pretty ball. Brother. Oh, thank you, Sister! Thank you, little sister, for the ball. That is better than nothing at all, Nothing at all but coal and a whip! I'll And I wanted a wagon, a sled, and a ship, |