 He was chubby and plump ; a right jolly old elf; And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself. A wink of his eye, and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word but went straight to his work, And filled all...  Melodies for Childhood - Seite 1861857 - 260 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | George Stillman Hillard - 1843 - 260 Seiten
...the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath. 6. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,8 And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself. A...But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night !" 1 XKR'CHJEF. A cloth to cover the head, a head-dress.... | |
 | 1864 - 108 Seiten
...straight to his work. And filled all the stockings ; then turned with a jerk, And laying his linger aside of his nose. And giving a nod, up the chimney...But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, tht gtatb of tlrt $lb Wear. ALFRED TENNYSON.) FULL knee-deep lies the winter snow, And the winter winds... | |
 | 1866 - 400 Seiten
...know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings ; then turned with a jerk, And laying his...away they all flew like the down of a thistle — But [ heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night !... | |
 | 1868 - 220 Seiten
...know I had nothing to dread. He spake not a word, But went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; Then turned, with a jerk, — And laying...To his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew, But I heard him exclaim, Ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, And to all a good night... | |
 | Caroline Matilda Kirkland - 1868 - 712 Seiten
...know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings ; — then turned with a jerk, And laying...aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he goes. He sprang to Ms sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down off... | |
 | Caroline Matilda Kirkland - 1868 - 710 Seiten
...turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he goes. He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down off a thistle ; But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, " Merry Christmas to all, and to... | |
 | Philip Lawrence - 1870 - 422 Seiten
...know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And, laying his...But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, " Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good-night 1 " THE BUGLE SONG. THE splendor falls on castle... | |
 | Josiah Rhinehart Sypher - 1870 - 396 Seiten
...know I had nothing to dread. He spake not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his...But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, " Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night !" THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS. 'TWAS the night after... | |
 | William Cullen Bryant - 1871 - 968 Seiten
...know 1 had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the all-commanding power, Thy mimic soul, 0 nymph endeared, Can " Happy Christmas to all, andtoallagood-night !" CLEMENT c. MOORE. THE FROST. ТПЕ Frost looked forth,... | |
 | John Greenleaf Whittier - 1871 - 292 Seiten
...know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings : then turned with a jerk, And laying his...aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he roseHe sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a... | |
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