"May we send the children some of our toys?" asked Rebecca.
"You may send what you please," said Mrs. Payson. "We will put them in a basket with enough food for a good dinner, and you may carry all to her, Christmas morning, with the tickets."
"O, mamma," said Joshua, "it will be pleasant to see how surprised and happy they will look."
"Now, what shall we do for Mrs. Grant?" asked Mrs. Payson.
"Several neighbors have promised to join me in giving her coal, flour, and meat, as long as she needs such help," said Mr. Payson.
"I will prepare some clothes for herself and her children," said Mrs. Payson.
"And we will give them some toys and books," said Joshua.
"Will you please, papa," said Newton, "send word to Santa Claus to carry his pack to the top of Mrs. Grant's chimney? And I will tell little lame Harry to hang up his stocking."
"Yes," said Mr. Payson smiling, "I will send word to Santa Claus to have his eight tiny reindeer jingle their bells right merrily over Mrs. Grant's chimney."
That night Mr. Payson's three children went to bed feeling very happy; for they were trying to do something to make others good and happy.