human
But could folks have Christmas any oftener if they wished to?
gpt
In course they could, Nell, burst out Benny.
human
You dunna seem to know what folks make Christmas for.
gpt
An I thinks as you dunno either, Benny.
human
Don't I, though? he said, putting on an air of importance.
gpt
It's made to give folks the chance of doing a lot o' feeding; didn't yer see all the gooses an' other nice things in the market that the folks is going to polish off to-morrow?
human
I dunna think it was made purpose for that. Wur it, now, granny?
gpt
No, my child. It's called Christmas 'cause it is the birthday of Christ.
human
Who's He?
gpt
Don't you know--ain't you never heerd?
human
Nay, said Benny;
gpt
Poor little dears! I didn't know as how you was so ignorant, or I should have told you before. And the old woman looked as if she did not know where or how to begin to tell the children the wonderful story, and for a considerable time remained silent. At length she said,
human
I'll read it to 'e out o' the Book; mebbe you'll understand it better that way nor any way else.
gpt
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship Him.