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Pap he allus ust to say, / "Chris'mus comes but onc't a year!"
Liked to hear him that-a-way, / In his old split-bottomed cheer / By the fireplace here at night -- / Wood all in, -- and room all bright, / Warm and snug, and folks all here: / "Chris'mus comes but onc't a year!"