A simple little thing enough , with one tiny turquoise forget-me-not , but something like a dew-drop fell on it when no one was looking , and she longed to say , `` I 'm sorry I was cross ; forgive me , Jack . '' But it could not be done then , so she turned to admire Merry 's bed-shoes , the pots of pansies , hyacinths , and geranium which Gus and his sisters sent for her window garden , Molly 's queer Christmas pie , and the zither Ed promised to teach her how to play upon . The tree was soon stripped , and pop-corns strewed the floor as the children stood about picking them off the red threads when candy gave out , with an occasional cranberry by way of relish . Boo insisted on trying the new sled at once , and enlivened the trip by the squeaking of the spotted dog , the toot of a tin trumpet , and shouts of joy at the splendor of the turn-out . The girls all put on their necklaces , and danced about like fine ladies at a ball . The boys fell to comparing skates , balls , and cuff-buttons on the spot , while the little ones devoted all their energies to eating everything eatable they could lay their hands on . Games were played till nine o'clock , and then the party broke up , after they had taken hands round the tree and sung a song written by one whom you all know , -- so faithfully and beautifully does she love and labor for children the world over . THE BLESSED DAY `` What shall little children bring On Christmas Day , on Christmas Day ? What shall little children bring On Christmas Day in the morning ? This shall little children bring On Christmas Day , on Christmas Day ; Love and joy to Christ their king , On Christmas Day in the morning ! `` What shall little children sing On Christmas Day , on Christmas Day ? What shall little children sing On Christmas Day in the morning ? The grand old carols shall they sing On Christmas Day , on Christmas Day ; With all their hearts , their offerings bring On Christmas Day in the morning . '' Jack was carried off to bed in such haste that he had only time to call out , `` Good-night ! '' before he was rolled away , gaping as he went . Jill soon found herself tucked up in the great white bed she was to share with her mother , and lay looking about the pleasant chamber , while Mrs. Pecq ran home for a minute to see that all was safe there for the night . After the merry din the house seemed very still , with only a light step now and then , the murmur of voices not far away , or the jingle of sleigh-bells from without , and the little girl rested easily among the pillows , thinking over the pleasures of the day , too wide-awake for sleep . There was no lamp in the chamber , but she could look into the pretty Bird Room , where the fire-light still shone on flowery walls , deserted tree , and Christ-child floating above the green . Jill 's eyes wandered there and lingered till they were full of regretful tears , because the sight of the little angel recalled the words spoken when it was hung up , the good resolution she had taken then , and how soon it was broken . `` I said I could n't be bad in that lovely place , and I was a cross , ungrateful girl after all they 've done for Mammy and me .
Poor XXXXX was hurt the worst , and he was brave , though he did scream .
Boo Ed Jack Mammy bed-shoes cuff-buttons geranium morning night sleigh-bells