The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-12-27
ESTABLISHED 1875

rarely makes mistakes, yet who can
blame him when these houses are so
nearly alike. The Adams house and
this one, sir, were built by twin broth
ers and are alike as two peas We are
glad to see you, though you did glve,sss
surprise
cts my business to do that, OF
course" laughed Sherman, and then
without more ado he swung his pack
to the floor and proceeded to find with
In 1t some gift for each of the strangers
he had dropped among. There was
much laughter and merriment over
the toys he distributed. Eve Ross
blushed warmly over the one he gave
to her. 1t was a miniature fireplace
with figure Of Santa Claus emerging
from the chimney with pack of toys.
Afterward Sherman DOTTED his mask
and stood forth as handsome and well
set up young man as one would care to
have drop down the chimney on Christ
mas eve. I'm afraid I've made rather
mess Of the foor," he said ruefully
after introductions had been made and
AC 4Oh11o hAu1bC1l III lA1C lti4AcL VI u Af4@-&-
lily party.
Never mind that consoled Mr..
Ross amiably as he led the way into
another warmly lighted room in the
midst Of which stood huge Christmas
tree. We've had that room closed for
several days past because it Is sooty.
Something happened to the chimney
the other day and man has been
here tinkering with the job for several
days. He knocked off today on ac-
count Of the snow and left all his lad
ders and so forth around, SO that made
your path easy, ehg"
ut did. / found the way well pre-
pared" laughed Sherman. I'm sorry.
but l believe they're waiting for me
across the street, and the youngsters
viii be disappointed If j don't make
my appearance down the chimney at
the appointed hour or as near to it as
can manage"
Surely you're not going to try to do
it again ton.ght!v protested Eve. TITS
rather dangerous feat, you know"
Not a bit" treasured Sherman.
you see, the houses are low and the
drop Is not great distance, and they
viii be prepared for me. By the "
must express my thanks for my c..
dial reception" 1
They laughed and pushed forward,
and young Henry Ross gripped his
hand In a most cordial manner. After
he had shaken hands with everybody
and promised to come over the next
day and tell them about his second
chimney adventure, Sherman went
forth, his palm still thrilling from con-
tact with Ewes rose leaf hand
He found proper preparations made
for him at the house across the street,
and his descent of the Adams chimney
was effected In the tamest manner, and
his appearance was the signal for the
widest rejoicing on the part OF his
nephews and nieces.
Where did you get so black and
soOty, Sherman asked Mrs. Adams
after awhile. 1--WE had this chimney
thoroughly cleaned, and Timothy said
there wasn't speck Of SCOT left"
IT don't suppose there is, my DEAR
returned Sherman amiably. ~My SCOT
came from another chimney. Before
4 tackled your chimney played being
my own Santa Claus, and I've made
myself the most beautiful present In
the world"
what was it, Uncle Sherman" ask
ed little Amy from her seat on his
knee. what was your beautiful pres
ent, and may we see it?"
Some day hope to show 1t to you.n
returned Sherman solemnly.
Mr.. Adams spread his hands to the
genial fire and eyed his brother-in-law
with keen, amused glance.
Amy, my daughter he said, with
chnckle, your Uncle Sherman means
be will soon introduce you to a beau
ttful aunt1e!'
Sherman stared and Redeemed. SLOW
do you know that?v he blurted out
Marcia arose and, slipping her hasa.
IN her husbands arm. drew her broth
er to her side.
"Your face betrayed you. dear" she
smiled at him.
Little Amy had been thinking deep
ly. 'SThen Uncle Shermans wife will be
Mrs. Santa Claus!" she cried joyfully.
And Of course that is what they call
ed Eve Ross after she married Sher-
man the following Christmas.