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ONCHRISTMASMORNING,whenIgotdowntothekitchen,themenwerejustcominginfromtheirmorningchores——
thehorsesandpigsalwayshadtheirbreakfastbeforewedid。
JakeandOttoshouted`MerryChristmas!\'tome,andwinkedateachotherwhentheysawthewaffle-ironsonthestove。
Grandfathercamedown,wearingawhiteshirtandhisSundaycoat。