“We’d a deal of work to finish up last night,” replied the girl, “and had to clear away this morning, mother!”
“Well! never mind so long as you are come,” said Mrs. Cratchit. “Sit ye down before the fire, my dear, and have a warm, Lord bless ye!”
“No, no! There’s father coming,” cried the two
Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim.
From the Painting by F. Barnard. Engraved by Robert Varley.