Capt.

Raymond, going into Gracie's room to fulfil his promise to give her a good night kiss, found Lulu there also; the two lying clasped in each other's arms.
"We thought we'd sleep together to-night, papa," said Lulu, "if you're willing." "I have no objection," he answered.

"Gracie was a little afraid to receive Santa Claus alone, was she ?" looking down at them with a humorous smile as he stood by the bedside.
"Oh no, papa! I'm pretty sure I know who he is, and I'm not one bit afraid of him," answered the little girl, with a merry laugh, catching his hand and carrying it to her lips.
"Ah! then it was Lulu who was afraid, was it ?" "Oh no, sir! Lu's never afraid of anything." "Indeed; you seem to have a high opinion of her courage! You need never, either of you, be afraid or ashamed of anything but sin, my darlings," he added, more gravely.

"If you are God's children, nothing can harm you.

He will watch over us through the dark and silent night while we are wrapped in slumber.