Part 16 (1/1)

”Well--a receipt in full for my bill to date,” said the Idiot.

”Mercy!” cried the Landlady. ”I couldn't afford that--”

”Oh, yes you could,” said the Idiot. ”Because for your Christmas I'd give you a check in full for the amount.”

”Oh--I see,” smiled the Landlady. ”Then what do we get for our Christmas? Strikes me it's about as broad as it is long.”

”Precisely,” said the Idiot. ”We get even--and that's about as conducive to a happy Christmas, to Peace on Earth and Good-will to men, as any condition I know of. If I can get square for Christmas I don't want anything else.”

THE END