But blood is a strange thing; and Ham's children
will show luxurious and aesthetic tastes, take them where you
will.
"Chillen, I hope you's enjoyed your supper," Maria said, when
the last lingering drops had been secured, and mugs and
glasses were coming back to the kitchen table.
Words and smiles answered her. "We's had a splendid time, aunt
Maria," said one young man as he set down his glass. He was a
worker in the garden.
"Den I hope we's all willin' to gib de Lord t'anks for his
goodness. Dere aint a night in de year when it's so proper to
gib de Lord t'anks, as it be dis precious night."
"It's to-morrow night, aunt Maria," said Pete. "To-morrow's
Christmas night."
"I don't care! One night's jus' as good as another, you Pete.
And now we's all together, you see, and comfortable together;
and I feel like giving t'anks, I do, to de Lord, for all his
mercies."
"What's Christmas, anyhow?" asked another.
"It's jus' de crown o' all de nights in de year. You Solomon,
it's a night dat dey keeps up in heaven.
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