Poem by Ellis Parker Butler

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Little cullud Rastus come a-skippin’ down de street,
A-smilin’ and a-grinnin’ at every one he meet;
My, oh! He was happy! Boy, but was he gay!
Wishin’ “Merry Chris’mus” an’ “Happy New-Year’s Day”!
Wishin’ that his wishes might every one come true—
And—bless your dear heart, honey,—I wish the same to you!

1. To G. M. W. and G. F. W.
2. Speaking of Operations
3. To Kate (In Lieu of a Valentine)
4. To Phyllis and May
5. Trespassers

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