Old Christmas Recalled - online book

Washington Irving's description of Old Christmas, Illustrated

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	120	THE CHRISTMAS DINNER
	Squire kept up old customs in kitchen as well as hall; and the rolling-pin, struck upon the dresser by the cook, summoned the servants to carry in the meats. Just in this nick the cook knock'd thrice, And all the waiters in a trice His summons did obey ; Each serving man, with dish in hand, March'd boldly up, like our train-band, Presented and away.*
	* Sir John Suckling.