TRADE MARK
Thomas A Edison
THE NIGHT BEFORE
CHRISTMAS
PATENTED COPYRIGHTED 1905
"The stockings were hung,
By the chimney with care.
In hope that Saint Nicholas,
Soon would be there."
"The children were nestled,
All snug in their beds.
While visions of sugar-plums,
Danced in their heads."
"Now Dasher! now Dancer!
Now Pranger and Viwen!
On! Comet; on! Cupid;
On! Dunder and Blitzen"
"So up to the house-top,
The coursers they flew.
With sleigh full of toys
And Saint Nicholas too."
"He has a broad face,
And a little round belly.
That shook when he laughed,
Like a bowl-full of jelly."
Merry Christmas To All,
And To All A Good Night
THE END
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