"As soon as the spring came, corn was planted over the graveyard. The tall stalks were soon waving to and fro, hiding it from sight."
"Now the people were very busy. Gardens were planted; fish and lobsters were caught in plenty, and everyone was happy. In the summer wild berries were to be had for the picking, and the gardens which had been planted began to yield nice vegetables.
"Then came the beautiful days of the New England autumn. The harvests ripened and fields of corn seemed to cry:
"'Come, gather the golden grain and store it away for the cold days of winter.'
"Squashes and pumpkins and other good things were ready for the picking. Men, women, and children were busy and joyous.
"When the governor looked on the glad sight, he said:
"'The Lord has blessed us. We should praise Him for His mercy to us in this strange land.'
"He set aside a day for prayer and thanksgiving. Feasts should be spread and all work given up. His orders were followed.
"That was the first Thanksgiving Day in America.
"What numbers of pies and puddings were made for that day! What quantities of fish and wild turkeys were brought by the men and cooked by the women!