A Christmas Guest

A Christmas Guest is a heartwarming tale by Ruth McEnery Stuart that captures the essence of Christmas spirit. The story revolves around a young boy named Dick, who lives with his mother in a small village in the United States. One Christmas Eve, while his mother is out, Dick hears a knock at the door and finds a stranger seeking shelter from the cold. Despite being hesitant at first, Dick offers the stranger a warm place to stay and some food to eat. As the night progresses, the stranger shares his own stories and experiences, and Dick learns important lessons about kindness and compassion.The book is beautifully written and captures the true meaning of Christmas. It is a perfect read for anyone who loves heartwarming stories and wants to experience the joy and warmth of the holiday season. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging, making it a page-turner from start to finish. The book is suitable for readers of all ages and is a great way to introduce children to the importance of kindness and generosity. Overall, A Christmas Guest is a must-read for anyone looking for a heartwarming tale that will leave them feeling uplifted and inspired.The way I look at it, they never was a diplomy earned quite so upright ez this on earth--never. Ef it wasn't, why, I wouldn't allow him to have it, no matter how much pride I would 'a' took, an' do take, in it. But for a boy o' Sonny's age to've had the courage to face all them people, an' ask to be examined then an' there, an' to come out ahead, the way he done, why, it does me proud, that it does.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.