"Nope, I'm going to see if I can build a derrick," was the reply, so Toad started off alone.
As he reached the hill down which most of the boys liked best to coast, he met Reddy, trudging along with his sled.
"Hey, Merry Christmas," he shouted. "Look at what Dad gave me!"
"Merry Christmas," answered Reddy. "Jingoes, that's a beauty!"
"Did you get the football you wanted?" he was asked.
"You bet I did, and a punching bag, too."
"Like the one in Daddy Williams' window?" inquired Toad.
"Just like it, and when you give it a punch, whack! it comes back at you, quick as a flash."
"What did Fat get?"
"Oh, a lot of books and a pair of ice skates," replied Reddy, "so he's gone over to White's pond to try them."