A Series of Interviews by Elizabeth Pepys, with Some Pointed Suggestions to the Givers of Gifts "This whole subject of Christmas: giving needs a new spirit "the American Consul-General told Elizabeth Pepys.
"If the observance of the day degenerates into a mere swepping about of gifts there is nothing to it spirit of the.day you ought to give at least one present which you know cannot be returned." A many-sided—question—this thing Christmas remembrances, as is shown by the views of prominent Shanghai people published but commercialism. Fully to enter into the here, and Number One manage somehow or other to cope with them. But a sheep! No, not a romantic little lambkin, A fully grown sheep with a distinct mind of her own. If she hadn't had so much individuality. she might have gone the way of all mutton, but to slaughter so much personality seemed inappropriate to the season. No, she is not still a member of the family. We contrived to find a pleasant home for her—at a distance. And her present health and happiness? Why raise the question? All I know is that she was one Christmas present I managed to do without.
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