“It strikes me very pleasantly,” replied Grandpapa, “and will suit me exactly, for I have to see a man who lives out of town and shall be glad of the company of the youngsters. What do you say, Sam?”
“I think it will be very nice,” replied Sam, “and I guess Billy will think so too.”
“Suppose we stop at the ‘Animal Rescue League’ and see how our little dog is getting on,” said Grandpapa.
“Can’t we take some cakes to him?” asked Sam. “I don’t believe he knows it is Christmas.”
“Yes, we will take cakes enough to go all around,” said Grandpapa.
A little later, Sam and his grandpapa, with a box full of cookies and sweet biscuits, called for Billy. The little blind boy was delighted at the prospect of such a happy day, and he beamed with smiles as his faithful friend Sam led him carefully down the steps to the sleigh, while Mrs. Hanlon, looking just as happy, watched them from the door.
“What have you in that package that you take such care of?” asked Mr. Ledwell, who observed that the little boy carried a package in one hand.
“It is a Christmas present for Jack,” replied Billy.
“Why, Grandpapa, we forgot all about him!” exclaimed Sam. “Isn’t it too bad?”