StNicholas . ding the society ofpeaceful sheep and cows more to his mind thanthat of two excited sisters, lingered over his choresin the barn as long as possible, and left the girls inpeace. Now Tilly and Prue were in their glory, and assoon as the breakfast-things were out of the way,they prepared for a grand cooking-time. Theywere handy girls, though they had never heard ofa cooking-school, never touched a piano, and knewnothing of embroidery beyond the samplers which i88i.] AN OLD-IASIIIONED THANKSGIVING. hung framed in the parlor ; one ornamented witha pink mourner under a blue weeping-wil
StNicholas . ding the society ofpeaceful sheep and cows more to his mind thanthat of two excited sisters, lingered over his choresin the barn as long as possible, and left the girls inpeace. Now Tilly and Prue were in their glory, and assoon as the breakfast-things were out of the way,they prepared for a grand cooking-time. Theywere handy girls, though they had never heard ofa cooking-school, never touched a piano, and knewnothing of embroidery beyond the samplers which i88i.] AN OLD-IASIIIONED THANKSGIVING. hung framed in the parlor ; one ornamented witha pink mourner under a blue weeping-willow, theother with this pleasing verse, each word beingdone in a different color, which gave the effect ofa distracted rainbow: This sampler neat was worked by my twelfth year, Prudence B. Both rolled up their sleeves, put on their largestaprons, and got out all the spoons, dishes, pots,and pans they could find, so as to have every-thing handy, Prue said. Now, sister, we 11 have dinner at five ; Pa will. IN THE be here by thai time, if he is coming to-night, andbe so surprised to find us all ready, for he wonthave had any very nice victuals if Granma is sosick, said Tilly, importanUy. I shall give thechildren a piece at noon (Tilly meant luncheon);doughnuts and cheese, with apple-pie and cider,will please em. There s beans for Kph; he likescold pork, so we wont stop to warm it up, forthere s lots to do, and I dont mind saying to youI m dreadful dubersome about the turkev. It s all ready but the stuffing, and roastingis as easy as can be. I can baste first-rate. Maalways likes to have me, 1 m so patient and stiddy,she says, answered Prue, for the responsibility ofthis great undertaking did not rest upon her, soshe took a cheerful view of things. I know, but its the stuffin that troubles me,said Tilly, rubbing her round elbows as she eyedthe immense fowl laid out on a platter before her. I dont know how much I want, nor what sort ofyarbs to put in, and he s s
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