The Boy Who Scoffed at Santa Claus

I don't believe in Santa Claus. There ain't no such a man. It's all a

fairy tale, you see. I know from Cousin Dan. 'Twas thus spoke

Henry Lucius Stout. A boy aged eight I knew. His mother said, "You'd best watch

out. You're standing near the flue." Well, Santa just so

happened to be on the roof right pat. Peeking down so he could see

what Lucius Stout was at. He heard those words with angry frown

and up and shook his head. And took his book and wrote 'em down

exactly what he said. When Christmas morning rolled around and Lucius ran