A beautiful repeating rifle for Willy Horse brought a grunt from the Red Man, but nothing more.

From the base of the tree Emma then picked up a bag, opened it and advanced towards the table.
"A little Christmas gift from Mr.Gray and Mr.Wingate," she said, depositing a ten-dollar gold piece before each lumberjack.

Their amazement left them speechless.

Some quickly slipped their gifts into their pockets, others merely sat and gazed at the shining pieces of metal for a moment before picking them up.
"Fellows, this is not the bonus we promised you," said Tom.

"This is a Christmas present, just a little gift of appreciation on our part.