I 've pinched and saved every way I could for the last month , hoping that I 'd be able to get a turkey for you anyhow , but you 'll have to do without it . There 's that doctor 's bill to pay and a dozen other bills coming in -- and people say they ca n't wait . I suppose they ca n't , but it 's kind of hard , I must say . '' The little Grants stood with open mouths and horrified eyes . No turkey for Christmas ! Was the world coming to an end ? Would n't the government interfere if anyone ventured to dispense with a Christmas celebration ? The gluttonous Teddy stuffed his fists into his eyes and lifted up his voice . Keith , who understood better than the others the look on his mother 's face , took his blubbering young brother by the collar and marched him into the porch . The twins , seeing the summary proceeding , swallowed the outcries they had intended to make , although they could n't keep a few big tears from running down their fat cheeks . Mrs. Grant looked pityingly at the disappointed faces about her . `` Do n't cry , children , you make me feel worse . We are not the only ones who will have to do without a Christmas turkey . We ought to be very thankful that we have anything to eat at all . I hate to disappoint you , but it ca n't be helped . '' `` Never mind , Mother , '' said Keith , comfortingly , relaxing his hold upon the porch door , whereupon it suddenly flew open and precipitated Teddy , who had been tugging at the handle , heels over head backwards . `` We know you 've done your best . It 's been a hard year for you . Just wait , though . I 'll soon be grown up , and then you and these greedy youngsters shall feast on turkey every day of the year .
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