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Jimsy

Leona Dalrymple

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .There was something in the boy's words, however, that brought his gaze over the top of his spectacles again and over his paper. It was disconcerting[Pg 17] to note that Jimsy still bristled with faith and friendliness and cheerful expectation.

"My remark," he said coldly, "about the absence of a tree and holly was a statement—not an apology."

"Don't get ye," admitted Jimsy. "Come again." And there was danger of a mutual dead-lock of comprehension. Aunt Judith saved the day. Arriving in the doorway with a flutter, she said that supper was ready and that James had better wash his face and hands. And James, who was Jimsy, meeting Aunt Judith's gentle eyes, turned scarlet, and stumbling to his feet, he stepped, en route, upon the stately toe of Lindon's pride.

"Gee!" he burst forth contritely. "I'm awful sorry, honest Injun I am. Spoiled yer shine, didn't I? An' it was a beaut, too!"

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Community Reviews

Almost a charming little Christmas tale. I really liked Jimsy, and the couple who took him in. The ending was so sweet and lovely. I smiled several times over things.
My biggest complaint was the number of euphemisms and swear words that were in the story. At least 16 of them in this short 8 chapter

Oh my gosh! I forgot I read this story. Look, I know you might be all "another orphan at Christmas story?" but Jimsy really gets into your heart as well as the hearts of the couple who get him on loan for the holidays.

That was utterly adorable. Everything a Christmas short story should be!

It was the best. Book ever! She I read it, it made me think a lot about Christmas.
Definitely a good book to read for Christmas!