NEW-YEARS GIFTS
January 1st
The day of the month came into my mind as soon as I awoke. Another yearis separated from the of ages, and drops into the gulf of the past!
The crowd hasten to wele her young sister. But while all looks areturoward the future, mi to the past. Everyone smiles uponthe new queen; but, in spite of myself, I think of her whom time has justed in her winding-sheet. The past year!--at least I know what shewas, and what she has given me; while this one es surrounded by allthe forebodings of the unknown. What does she hide in the clouds thatmantle her? Is it the storm or the sunshine? Just now it rains, and Ifeel my mind as gloomy as the sky. I have a holiday today; but what e do on a rainy day? I walk up and down my attic out of temper, and Idetermio light my fire.
Unfortuhe matches are bad, the ey smokes, the wood goes out!
I throw down my bellows in disgust, and sink into my old armchair.
In truth, why should I rejoice to see the bi……（内容加载失败！）
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