Something for— [studies over name] Peter Mulligan. Well, he don’t deserve it but let him have it, Nurse. This is for—well, well—Rosie. Queer that Santy remembered her when she’s so full of mischief. And this is for—Katie who’s another one full of mischief. Here’s a package for—Mrs. Mulligan an’ she’s to wear it on Christmas day. Now here is something for Dannie who has been a good boy while his eyes were being made well. This is for— [pretends to study name] w’y, it’s for the good Nurse who has taken care of Dannie. Here [peeks into bag] is some Christmas candy, but mind you, Katie and Rosie, that you don’t make yourselves sick. Here [peeps into bag] are some nuts to go with the candy. Here at the bottom of the basket is something that I believe is for me—a nice, fat chicken for Christmas dinner.
Rosie:
[who has unwrapped her package] Oh, oh, two dolls!
Nurse:
Isn’t that nice to have twins?
Katie:
I have a pretty string of beads.
Dannie:
And I have a book with splendid pictures. Won’t it be grand to be able to see them? Christmas is getting better ev’ry minute. I didn’t know anybody could be so happy.
Nurse: