Little six-year-old Harry was asked by his Sunday-school teacher:
"And, Harry, what are you going to give your darling little brother for Christmas this year?"
"I dunno," said Harry; "I gave him the measles last year."
For little children everywhere
A joyous season still we make;
We bring our precious gifts to them,
Even for the dear child Jesus' sake.
—Phebe Cary.