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Show e.rtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinr I: lour i . Christmas Room Eg Bu MARTHA . THOMAS j Blllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllir; t 1022, Weatern Mewspayer Lnloa.) ' rpilKUE Is always a place to which one may flee In time of need. That . place is the Inside of our own heads I Provided, of course, that the Inside of our own heads Is properly furnished with Imagination and that the key Is not rusted In the lock from long disuse. dis-use. If you are a little lonely on Christmas eve, or a little unhappy, ot a little anything that tends to tarnish tar-nish the glow of the season, why not climb up to that place Inside your 1 brad, rattle the lock, be quite firm with the key no matter how stubborn it is, then enter into what Joy you Kins summon by your thoughts? Glad wishes for friends are the green wreaths we may hang in the window of our Christmas room. Hopes for another year are the candles can-dles we light on the table. New plans are the fruit to deck the board, and very likely there will be a guest or so to share them. Think of the Fire of Purpose you may light on your hearth 1 Think of the glow and warmth It will cast over you 1 Think of tho castles and dreams you crowded out of your heart because you were too busy; the fine, adventurous adven-turous ones; the funny ones you have laughed over all to yourself; the shy ones you would not reveal to a soul at any price. Call them all back and awe What n splendid set of Inspirations they are. You'll foci like a new person. And don't forget to put a present on the Tree of Faith for yourself; something you've wanted nil your life. If you cnn't have it this your, waiting will inuke It more precious; and if you can (oh, think of that!) you'll be alV the better prepared. j Do spend a little tlms In your Christ-1 mo a rxiri ' ,' |