A Christmas Memory in the Old Log House
The narrator recalls a sparse Christmas in a rural home with Aunt Deel Uncle Peabody and Kate the Silent Woman. The day centers on a tree laden with gifts, a warm feast, and laughter. Uncle Peabody secretly rewards Kate, and the night ends with quiet reflection and plans for Kate’s future care.
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Peabody
Deel
Uncle Peabody
Jesus
Jaca
Aunt Minerva
Aunt Deel
Hiram
Jabez
Aunt Dee
Old Kate
Abe
Chris'mas
Pesvody
Kate
Cea
Aunt Deal
Bde
Thom Whipred
Bilent
Tod
The Thing and Other Things Recounted at Hacket House
On New Year’s day the narrator returns to Mr Hacket’s house where the schoolmaster rests among the children. He teaches self defense, praising the narrator’s resilience as rounds continue daily, and hints the older boys will be dismissed from seats next week.
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Mr. Hacket
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