human
These people live in a tenement down near the river. The father was crippled in an explosion several years ago and the mother has to work to support her family. There are seven children--the oldest is fifteen. What do you think they do at Christmas--and they love Christmas just the way you do! They take turns having presents! And one of them has been very, very ill this fall, so Tim, whose turn it really is this year, is going to give up his Christmas for Mary. Isn't that fine in Tim? Think of waiting for your turn out of seven and then giving it up.
gpt
Oh, Mother, can't we make up a jolly basket for them all like we did for the Finnegans two years ago? And put in something extra for Tim because he's so--so fine?
human
That's just what I wanted you to say, and Mrs. Lee smiled at her little girl.
gpt
Make out a list of what you want to put in the basket and then when you get your Christmas money you can go shopping.
human
Oh, what fun it will be to take the basket there! How old are the children, Mother?