GOOD-BY
Winter had fully set in when Jonitza and his parents returned to their
home city of Galatz. It was intensely cold, for the winds from Russia's
vast steppes meet no hindrance in striking the great plains along the
lower part of the Danube River. The snow lay heavy on roads and houses,
while sprays of icicles hung low from the trees and bushes and even
from the noses of toiling cattle. The Danube itself was frozen and
would remain so for at least three months. Even the Black Sea further
away was ice covered for several miles' distance from shore.
A warm welcome, however, awaited them indoors. The tall brick stove
threw out great heat, and the secure double windows treated the
powerful wind with scorn.
Friends added the warmth of welcome, and Jonitza was surprised to find
how many boys there were of his own age right in his neighborhood. He
stared at them as if he had never seen them before and they stared
in equal surprise at him. "The fact is," Mr. Popescu confided to the
Doctor, "we have brought back a new son."
There was one very bright boy in particular to whom Jonitza was
attracted largely because of some physical resemblance to Nicolaia,
and this boy's opinion came to have quite an influence over him. For
instance when the question of resuming his studies under his former
tutor came up, Jonitza objected. "I want to go to the same school as
Dimitri," he said. Dimitri was the name of his new friend. "There's a
teacher there that knows all sorts of things. Besides, I want to study
and work with other boys. How can I tell whether I'm stupid or dull
unless I do?"
[Illustration: "SOMETHING CAREFULLY COVERED WITH A SHEET WAS CARRIED
MYSTERIOUSLY INTO JONITZA'S ROOM"]
"I'm afraid I am bringing up a democrat!" his father exclaimed half
jokingly when he had given his consent. He had reason to think so in
earnest before the winter was over for his son took part in all kinds
of sports and picked his associates without regard to the class to
which they belonged. Some of Mrs. Popescu's relatives and friends did
not hesitate to voice their disapproval. Once they made Mr. Popescu
think that he must interfere, but fortunately before he did he ran
across his friend the Doctor.
"Your advice has done wonders for our boy," he said to him, "but--" and
in a lowered tone he repeated some of the criticisms.
The Doctor gave his cheery laugh. "Let them criticize," he said. "Be
thankful that your son acts as a normal boy should act; that he chooses
his associates for what they are worth, not for what they can spend.
Take my word for it," he added impressively, "class distinctions that
have counted so much with some of us, are going to be abolished in our
country as well as in many another, and that soon, even if it takes the
great war to abolish them."
Jonitza had made up his mind that Nicolaia must spend the Christmas
holidays with them, and Mrs. Popescu was anxious to gratify this wish.
But at first it seemed that this would be impossible. It was fortunate
perhaps that Mr. Popescu had a business trip to make to Bukurest and so
could use a little of his personal influence. That this had some weight
was shown when he returned on December 22 accompanied by Nicolaia.
Jonitza had given up all hopes of having his friend with him and so was
doubly pleased. He resolved to do everything he could to make the time
enjoyable for him, and begged Dimitri's interest and assistance.
"Will your parents let you join me in carol singing?" was Dimitri's
first question.
"Mother will, if Nicolaia would like it," replied Jonitza with
confidence.
"Then," said Dimitri, "I'll come to your house this afternoon and we'll
plan things."
When Dimitri came he was told that Mrs. Popescu had given her consent
and the boys retired to a shed to work secretly at the preparations.
They were evidently quite elaborate, for Jonitza visited the house for
supplies several times. By supper time something carefully covered with
a sheet was carried mysteriously into Jonitza's room where a hiding
place was found for it.
On Christmas Eve Dimitri was invited over for supper. Maritza herself
prepared a special dish called _turte_ for the occasion. This consisted
of thin dry wafers of dough covered with honey.
After the meal the boys hurried to Jonitza's room. When they came out
it was hard to recognize them. Each had on a mask, a long gown, and a
high hat of colored paper.
Nicolaia held a wooden star adorned with little bells. The center of
this star was a representation of the manger, and was illuminated from
behind.
They took their stand in the hallway where they sang Christmas carols,
some of which ended by wishing much prosperity to the household,
"For many years,
For many years."
Then Dimitri led the way to other homes, where he knew they would be
welcomed.
Before the Christmas festivities came to an end, Jonitza and Dimitri
planned something far more elaborate. It was to act out a peculiar
traditional drama for some of the poorest children of the town. Mrs.
Popescu lent her assistance and it turned out a great success.
The name of the drama was _Irozi_, showing that it had something to
do with the time of Herod. There were seven boys besides Jonitza,
Nicolaia and Dimitri who took part in it. The principal characters were
a grumbling Herod, some Roman officers, and three Magi in Oriental
costumes, a child, a clown, and an old man.
The plot is quite simple. A Roman officer brings news to Herod (who
was impersonated by Jonitza), that three men have been caught going
to Bethlehem to adore the new-born Christ. Entering, they hold a long
dialogue with Herod, who at last orders them to be cast into prison.
They, however, implore God to punish their persecutor. As they do so,
strange noises are heard. These frighten Herod who begs forgiveness and
lets the men go free.
Later a child comes in and prophesies the future of the Messiah. As the
child proceeds, Herod's rage increases until he strikes the child dead.
At this all present unite in reproaches until Herod sinks to his knees
and implores forgiveness.
The success of the play was largely due to two characters whose antics
pleased the little ones. One of these was the clown (Nicolaia) and the
other was an old man who was in everybody's way (Dimitri). This latter
had a mask with a long beard on his face, a hunched back, and wore
heavy boots and a sheepskin mantle with the wool on the outside.
When the much applauded play came to an end, refreshments were passed
around and afterwards the children sent home with their hands filled
with gifts of various kinds.
In such gayeties the holidays soon passed. On the very last day of the
year Nicolaia left for home, and as Jonitza and Dimitri saw him to the
train they anticipated the New Year by throwing grains of corn at him
and repeating the old time Roumanian greeting:
"May you live and flourish like the trees of the garden and be blessed
like them with all things plentiful."
THE END
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=A TEXAS BLUE BONNET=
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=ALMA AT HADLEY HALL=
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=PEGGY RAYMOND'S VACATION=
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By CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON
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=FAMOUS CAVALRY LEADERS=
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whites for the possession of America is a worthy addition to United
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Eleven Volumes
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=PEGGY=
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=CAPTAIN JANUARY=
A charming idyl of New England coast life, whose success has been very
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SAME. _Illustrated Holiday Edition_ $1.25
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=MELODY=: THE STORY OF A CHILD.
SAME. _Illustrated Holiday Edition_ $1.25
=MARIE=
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=ROSIN THE BEAU=
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=SNOW-WHITE=; OR, THE HOUSE IN THE WOOD.
=JIM OF HELLAS=; OR, IN DURANCE VILE, and a companion story, BETHESDA
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=NARCISSA=
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=NAUTILUS=
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=FIVE MICE IN A MOUSE TRAP=
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THE BOYS' STORY OF THE RAILROAD SERIES
By BURTON E. STEVENSON
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=THE GIANT SCISSORS=
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=IN THE DESERT OF WAITING=: THE LEGEND OF CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN.
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=THE LEGEND OF THE BLEEDING HEART=
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=THE JESTER'S SWORD=
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=ASA HOLMES=
By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON.
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"'Asa Holmes' is the most delightful, most sympathetic and wholesome
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=TRAVELERS FIVE: ALONG LIFE'S HIGHWAY=
By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON.
With an introduction by Bliss Carman, and a frontispiece by E. H.
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12mo, cloth decorative $1.25
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=JOEL: A BOY OF GALILEE=
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12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
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THE BOYS' STORY OF THE ARMY SERIES
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=BORN TO THE BLUE=
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=IN WEST POINT GRAY=
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=FROM CHEVRONS TO SHOULDER-STRAPS=
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=THE DOCTOR'S LITTLE GIRL=
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=NANCY PORTER'S OPPORTUNITY=
"Nancy shows throughout that she is a splendid young woman, with plenty
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=NANCY AND THE COGGS TWINS=
"The story is refreshing."--_New York Sun._
WORKS OF EVALEEN STEIN
=THE CHRISTMAS PORRINGER=
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated by Adelaide Everhart $1.25
This story happened many hundreds of years ago in the quaint Flemish
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=GABRIEL AND THE HOUR BOOK=
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and
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"No works in juvenile fiction contain so many of the elements that
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=A LITTLE SHEPHERD OF PROVENCE=
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated by Diantha H. Marlowe $1.25
"The story should be one of the influences in the life of every child
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=THE LITTLE COUNT OF NORMANDY=
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"This touching and pleasing story is told with a wealth of interest
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=ELEANOR OF THE HOUSEBOAT=
By LOUISE M. BREITENBACH.
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
An unusually interesting story of how Eleanor Tracy spent a wonderful
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HISTORICAL BOOKS
=THE BOYS OF '61=; OR, FOUR YEARS OF FIGHTING.
By CHARLES CARLETON COFFIN.
Standard Edition. An entirely new edition, cloth
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Popular Edition. Cloth decorative, 12mo, with eight
illustrations $1.00
A record of personal observation with the Army and Navy, from the
Battle of Bull Run to the fall of Richmond.
=THE BOYS OF 1812=; AND OTHER NAVAL HEROES.
By JAMES RUSSELL SOLEY.
Cloth decorative, 8vo, illustrated $2.00
"The book is full of stirring incidents and adventures."--_Boston
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=THE SAILOR BOYS OF '61=
By JAMES RUSSELL SOLEY.
Cloth decorative, 8vo, illustrated $2.00
"It is written with an enthusiasm that never allows the interest to
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=BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER=
By JAMES OTIS.
Cloth decorative, square 12mo, illustrated $1.25
"It is unquestionably one of the best historical Indian stories ever
written."--_Boston Herald._
FAMOUS WAR STORIES
By CHARLES CARLETON COFFIN
_Each cloth decorative, 12mo, illustrated, per vol._ $1.25
=WINNING HIS WAY=
A story of a young soldier in the Civil War.
=MY DAYS AND NIGHTS ON THE BATTLEFIELD=
A story of the Battle of Bull Run and other battles in Kentucky,
Tennessee, and on the Mississippi.
=FOLLOWING THE FLAG=
A story of the Army of the Potomac in the Civil War.
STORIES OF NEWSBOY LIFE
By JAMES OTIS
_Each 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume_ $1.25
=JENNY WREN'S BOARDING HOUSE=
"Distinctively a story of newsboy life in New York, and Mr. Otis very
quickly finds his way to the sensitive and loving heart that beats
under the ragged and torn coat of the little boy who is untiring in his
efforts to sell his papers and thereby earn a mere pittance to sustain
life."--_Boston Herald._
=TEDDY AND CARROTS=; OR, TWO MERCHANTS OF NEWSPAPER ROW.
His newsboys are real and wide-awake, and his story abounds with many
exciting scenes and graphic incidents.
=THE BOYS' REVOLT=
A story of the street arabs of New York.
"This is the story of a strike of bootblack boys in the city of New
York and it contains stirring scenes and incidents."--_The Christian
Register._
=JERRY'S FAMILY=
The story of a street waif of New York.
It is written in the author's best vein, the scene being one in which
he has won many brilliant successes, _i.e._, picturing life among the
street arabs of New York.
=THE PRINCESS AND JOE POTTER=
"The secret of the author's success lies in his wonderful sympathy with
the aspirations of child-life, his truthful delineation of life among
the children who act as his object lessons."--_New York Sun._
=LARRY HUDSON'S AMBITION=
"The book is written with brisk and deft cleverness."--_New York Sun._
"An attractive story, with a healthy outdoor atmosphere."--_New York
Commercial Advertiser._
THE SANDMAN SERIES
By WILLIAM J. HOPKINS
_Each large 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated, per volume_ $1.50
=THE SANDMAN=: HIS FARM STORIES.
"Mothers and fathers and kind elder sisters who take the little
ones to bed and rack their brains for stories will find this book a
treasure."--_Cleveland Leader._
=THE SANDMAN=: MORE FARM STORIES.
"Children will call for these stories over and over again."--_Chicago
Evening Post._
=THE SANDMAN=: HIS SHIP STORIES.
"Little ones will understand and delight in the stories and their
parents will read between the lines and recognize the poetic and
artistic work of the author."--_Indianapolis News._
=THE SANDMAN=: HIS SEA STORIES.
"Once upon a time there was a man who knew little children and the kind
of stories they liked, so he wrote four books of Sandman's stories, all
about the farm or the sea, and the brig _Industry_, and this book is
one of them."--_Canadian Congregationalist._
=THE SANDMAN=: HIS ANIMAL STORIES.
By HARRY W. FREES.
"The Sandman is a wonderful fellow. First, he told farm stories, then
ship stories, then sea stories. And now he tells about the kittens and
puppies and the fun they had in Kittycat Town, which is somewhere in
Animal Land."--_Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph._
=THE SANDMAN=: HIS SONGS AND RHYMES.
By JENNY WALLIS.
A choice collection of the best songs and rhymes that the best writers
of many lands and of past decades have produced, attractively arranged
by Jenny Wallis.
THE LITTLE COUSIN SERIES
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Transcriber's Notes:
Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
Page 24, "acquaintance'" changed to "acquaintance's" (acquaintance's
feelings)