"The Night Before Christmas" He had a broad face and a round little belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of Jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly ole elf, and I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, |