The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-12-24

ions of sugar plulns," and Santa Claus,
and n big dinner. His stocking was hung
close by tho narrow bed. and after Pete
had fallen asleep Patsey had filed il
with peanuts and candy, and an orange
or two
The tree stood ready, and there was
hardly boy who had not contributed
something to put on it. This was the
matron's secret, for noteven Patsey knew
that she had told the newsboys about his
plans for his brothers Christmas One
ragged chap gave bright new five cent
piece, which Mrs. Brown had some trou-
BILE in fastening on the tree. Another
brought an Easter egg, which had long
been one of his cherished possessions, and
some put their money together to get Pete
a knife. There was also toy cap pistol
left over from some ones last Fourth OF
July, u jumping jack, lots Of apples and
popcorn cakes, some candy, a penny
picture book, and "other things too
numerous to mention" The red nit.
tens hung gayly from one branch aud
squeaking bird from another. A brass
watch and chain, bought on the street.
swung from the tip end of Il third branch,
and altogether the small tree was
startling sight, or would be to some chill
dren used to the graceful. wax candle
trimmed ones of grand parlors
When the little fellow woke early
Christmas morning no made a dive for
the lSnobby stocking which hung by his
bed. Then there was cry of delight as
he held it up in true orthodox fashion
by the toe, and the peanuts tumbled out
over the oranges and the candy over
the peanuts.
"Ohl OIL Patsey, is they all fur meY'
he called out. This walked some of the
other boys, and they, with Patsey, rolled
out of bed and began to dress, because
papers must be sold Christmas morning
as well as any other time
course they is, Pete" answered Pat
sey. 'Ain't that yer stockin', an
didn't We hang it up to see what nd be
in it in tho mornin2 Go long wild we
now; don't want none O yer goodies
as Pete held out handful.
Then the delighted little fellow began
to offer the other boys some, and this so
touched them that they vented their
feelings by various characteristic re-
marks:
pitch inter em yerself, Pete
you're goose to give away what
was give to you"
Il don't cat candy before breakfus,
cause it don't agree with me constitoo-
shun."
you're jolly chap, Pete, that's what
you are"
"Threo cheers fur Pete an his stockin,"
said some one They were given with
will, though it was against the rules to
make q noise in the dorinitOrv. Int every
one overlooks such demonstrations at
Christmas, and 30 did Mrs. Brown.
When all the boys had gone she took
charge Of Pete, but kept him out Of her
sitting room, much to his surprise, bid
ding him wait till Patsey should come
home; SO he played around contentedly
for while.
"Does you know where the City Of
David isl" he asked suddenly. ~ heard
about it las night" he said. II think 1t
was angel that sung it."
Mrs. Brown was busy just then, and
she gave little heed to the child's pratt
tie and he said no more, but in his mind
was vague idea that he should like to
find the place because that beautiful lit
tie girl had sung about it, and so 1t
must be very nice.
When Patsey came back he looked in
quiringly at Mrs. Brown, and she said
ut once, Come into my sitting room.
boys have something to show you"
Patseys establishment was nearly as
great as Pete's, for he thought the small
tree would not have much on it. There
1t was, well filed, and as Mrs. Brown
gave Pete the things she told who each
donor was. Both boys were wild with
delight, but as it was nearly noon when
the tree was bare, they begged place
to put the treasures in, and started out,
Pete with his red mittens on proud
hands, to the "restyurant"
"Patsey, do you know where the city
of David is?' asked Pete. as they walked
gayly along.
"Now, Pete, what makes yer talk so
silly? No, don't, an, what's more,
don't want ter" said Patsey decidedly
This city suits me well enough
Didn't We hear bout it las night,
Patsey, when the angel were 81 lgin'3"
"That were a girl, Pete; but she did
look like angel, sure 'nough. don't
remember the city of David, though"
Pete trudged ON with sigh. He was
used to having his questions remain I'M
answered After good dinner the boys
started back to the home, but as they
neared the place a group of Patseys
chums came up and asked him to join
them in some fun they had planned.
The home was block or SO away, and
Pete said he could go the rest of the way
alone, so Patsey left him and went with