We never had a house blown down while we were in it, but we can imagine
that it must be very disturbing to one's nerves. Was it not fortunate
that it happened in June, and not in December? And did not Robert work
like a beaver, or, better still, like a brave manly boy, while the new
home was building? As for old Santa Claus, he may be more generous this
year than he was last.
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