Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 March 1884 — Still Puzzles the Children. [ARTICLE]

Still Puzzles the Children.

“What is in those big brown paper packages that came to-day, mamma?” “Oh, nothing, child; nothing but—but soap.” “Then why don’t yon let me see it?” “I don’t want to open them until washing-day.” “But Jane is out of soap and is going to the grocery to get some." “I forgot; it is not soap in those bundles, but starch.” “When does Christmas come, mamma?” “Next week.” “Who brings the presents?” Santa Claus.” “How does he get in?” : > “Comes down the chimney.” “Bnt we have no chimney in the parlor where the Christmas tree is to be!” “No, I forgot; he comes up the heater fine." “Bnt how does he get through the little holes?” “He is very small, and can squeeze through anvwhere." “Bnt doils and carriagfes and drums and sleds are not small. How does he get them through?” “Ohl please don’t bother anymore; mamma is tired." —Philadelphia Call.