They did n't understand . `` We always send presents to all our cousins , '' said Frank hesitatingly . `` That 's a bore , too . They 've all got so many things already it 's no end of bother to think of something new . '' `` That is n't what I mean , '' said Cousin Myra . `` How much Christmas do you suppose those little Rolands down there in the hollow have ? Or Sammy Abbott with his lame back ? Or French Joe 's family over the hill ? If you have too much Christmas , why do n't you give some to them ? '' The Osbornes looked at each other . This was a new idea . `` How could we do it ? '' asked Ida . Whereupon they had a consultation . Cousin Myra explained her plan , and the Osbornes grew enthusiastic over it . Even Frank forgot that he was supposed to be wearing a cynical sneer . `` I move we do it , Osbornes , '' said he . `` If Father and Mother are willing , '' said Ida . `` Wo n't it be jolly ! '' exclaimed the twins .
`` Well , rather , '' XXXXX Darby scornfully .
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