CHAPTER V.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES, ETC.
The months pass quickly away.

October, with its brilliant trophies of the wood, has departed, leaving behind many pleasing memories of its presence.

November, in its raw and surly mood, is allowed to take farewell without any expression of regret.

The last of this numerous family--December--is greeted with a hearty reception from every member of the Douglas family.

The purity of the soft snow flakes, falling in myriads, are invested with indescribable charms.