"The morning after Christmas Eve is the worst morning-after there is.¿The very house suffers the headache that follows a prolonged spree.¿Remorse stalks at large; remorse for the things one gave-and did not¿give-and got....."
This is the story of Mrs. Budlong, a master in the giving of gifts! But what effects does Mrs. Budlong have on the citizens of the town of Carthage?... And what will happen when Mrs. Budlong is distracted and doesn't have time for buying gifts? Will the town turn against her?...
Rupert Hughes wrote this lovely short story in 1912. It was originally published as a Children's book.
