Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1914-Jan 1915)

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40 MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE CAUTIOUSLY SANTA CLAUS SLIPPED INTO THE ROOM WHERE HUNG THE EMPTY STOCKINGS young ones, Maryyou to hear me -I didn't mean for 7 7 She was sobbing against his thin old coat as he had never seen her sob before. "Father — can you forgive me? We've hunted and hunted — we couldn't find you — oh, I've been wild, frantic •" He was smoothing the abased head with awkward, clumsy tenderness. "There, there, Mary— dont fret—" The door snapped open again. A tall man stood there, bewildered., "Father! Thank God!" The hands of the men met in masculine understanding. Then the older one shook his head doubtfully. ■ ' But — the papers said No, no, John, I cant be a burden on you now you're in business trouble " "I can pay a hundred cents on the dollar," declared the son, proudly. "There wont be much left, but we've got each other, and — it 's Christmas Eve!" From the bed two pairs of round, wondering eyes surveyed the scene confusedly. Santa Claus minus his whiskers suddenly became lovable. "Why, it's Gwanfaver!" marveled the small girl-person, in shrill delight. "Oh, goody, goody! Gwanfaver has come home!" " 'Course he has, silly !" lorded the boy-person, complacently. "Me an' Santa Claus fixed zat up this afternoon!"