And books, and marbles, and a top;
Enough to fill a little shop.
Why couldn’t Santa Claus have said,
‘I’ll carry some to Joe, instead
Of giving him so many?’
If I were he, I’m sure I’d go
To every boy and girl I know;
I wouldn’t pass by any;
I’d give them all some toy or book.
Mamma”, and here the child’s form shook