Lucy. Oh, what a delightful surprise! Oh, Mr. Remsen, I am glad, so very glad, that you have come. We will send for the others at once.
Mr. R. Why, they're all here, too. You may be sure we all came together. [Opening the door.] Come! come in! It's all right, as we knew it would be.
[Enter MRS. REMSEN and her children, HARRY and SADIE,
who immediately run to TOMMY and MAY.]
Mrs. B. [to Mrs. R.] Welcome, welcome, dear friend! This is kind.
Lucy. Now Christmas Eve is what it ought to be.
Mrs. R. Oh, Mrs. Burton, I am happy again now. I was afraid that Christmas would not bring love and joy for us this year. We could not help coming. Old memories were too strong for us.
Mr. R. to Mr. B. Ah! neighbor, it's a sad thing to interrupt that "peace on earth" of which the angels sung. There's my hand; take it kindly.
Mr. B. And there's mine, with all my heart. We'll not let a bit of land divide old friends.
Mr. R. Aye, aye! We'd better divide the land.
Mr. B. It seems easy to settle now. But no more of that to-night. Come, let us sing our Christmas carol. It will be sweeter than ever. Take your harp, friend, and turn minstrel again for the occasion.