"Now I have two girls,
An old one and a new,
So now I need two hearts,
A false one and a true."


He continued:


"Here Heavenly Father,
'T were fine to remain
If for just half an hour
'T would gold dollars rain."


Just then the little cabin shook.

"Strong wind to-night; it is lucky for thee, Christchild, that thou hast
found shelter and lucky for me that the evening which promised to be so
dull has been a very merry one.


"Don't be so sad, boy,
If she did treat thee rough,
The world is like a hen-roost,
Has pullets quite enough."


Crescimir ceased singing, for the Christchild stopped suddenly in his