[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by Billi

The four bold and big lines at the beginning of each sequel.

Together they make this poem:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...6&postcount=16

based on this original, as Ravenne kindly pointed out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Visit_from_St._Nicholas

Ah ha! Now I understand! I don't think I read it in its entirety before. Thanks for putting up the link. I'm so familiar with the original (most American kids have to memorize it in primary school) that when the 'new version' showed up in the story I guess I didn't pay it much attention.

Stitchawl