Brother and Sister by Josephine Lawrence
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Just as Brother had unwrapped the last of his gifts, dear
Grandmother Hastings hurried in. Under her arm she carried a large square box, and her eyes twinkled as she set it down. "For the birthday boy!" she said. "A toolchest!" shouted Brother in delight. "Look, Grandma, Ralph gave me a puppy!" "I hope you said 'thank you!' just like that!" laughed Grandmother, as Brother hugged her so tightly she could scarcely get her breath. "Let me give you six kisses, dearie. Why, Brother, what is the matter?" "I never said 'thank you' at all," mourned Brother. "Did I, Sister? And Ralph gave me such a nice puppy dog." "But you can say 'thank you' tonight, can't he, Grandma?" protested Sister loyally. "Why, of course, dear. Don't worry, Brother--Ralph knew you were very happy to have the doggie. Now come and tell me what you are going to call him." There were many things to be done to get ready for the party that afternoon, and while Brother and Sister introduced Brownie to their grandmother, the rest of the family scattered to their work. Presently Grandmother Hastings declared she must run home and put a lace collar on her best frock so that she could come to the party, and Brother and Sister were left alone with the new |
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