"We may thank the Lord for sending us a good helper. It is because of that helper that the people of America are now free."
The old man got up and made a deep bow before a picture hanging above the organ.
"There is the face of one who loved his fellow men," he said, pointing to the picture.
"When you children know a little more about your country, you shall hear the story of Abraham Lincoln."
CHAPTER VIII
THE PILGRIMS
"I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn. "It seems as though I could never be hungry again."
"It is no wonder you feel as you do. I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam. "I wonder if you ever thought why we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. The people of other countries do not have this holiday. If you are not too sleepy I will tell you about it."
Uncle Sam had been spending the day with the parents of Joe and Lucy. The children's mother had said, "Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Uncle Sam to share it with us. Even if my sister Mary comes with her whole family, we can make room at the table for our dear old friend."