outside on the door step, and I was almost afraid the snow might have
spoiled them. But it was such dry snow, it didn't do them any harm at
all, and in a minute, when the curtains open, they'll be brought
indoors and handed out to you. Well, I guess that's all for this year,
except for old Mother Goose to wish you (or, to hope that you've all
had) a very Merry Christmas, and (to wish you all) a Happy New Year.