Oh, may the showers in torrents fall, And all the tanks run over; And may the grass grow green and tall In pathways of the drover; And may good angels send the rain On desert stretches sandy; And when the summer comes again God grant ’twill bring us Andy.

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" Yes, my love ! " he exclaimed, pressing the feverish hand of the child; "yes, my love! Santa Claus knows how to play the violin. He can play it charmingly, too ; and if you will only sleep, there, on your little pillow, your Angel will have him play for you

"Christmas in French Canada"

 

foto – grey crane in bilambil 2008 december