[Polly Oliver’s Problem by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin]@TWC D-Link bookPolly Oliver’s Problem CHAPTER XVII 4/11
Then I have two fine pictures of Miles Standish and the Indian chief Massasoit. "For December and January I shall have Christmas and winter, and frost and ice and snow, with the contrasts of eastern and Californian climates." "I can get the Immigration Bureau to give you a percentage on that story, Polly," said Uncle Jack Bird, who had strolled in and taken a seat.
"Just make your facts strong enough, and you can make a handsome thing out of that idea." "Don't interrupt us, Jack," said Mrs.Bird; "and go directly out, if you please.
You were not asked to this party." "Where was I ?" continued Polly.
"Oh yes,--the contrast between Californian and eastern winters; and January will have a moral story or two, you know,--New Year's resolutions, and all that.
February will be full of sentiment and patriotism,--St.Valentine's Day and Washington's Birthday,--I can hardly wait for that, there are so many lovely things to do in that month.
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