“We do!” Miss Mackle exclaimed. Everyone laughed as the principal returned the world to the globe stand. “Miss Mackle, are you going to finish the story?” Mary asked. “What story is Miss Mackle reading?” Mr. Cardini asked. “The Night Before Christmas,” Mary replied. “It’s 168 years old.” “That old, huh? Well, I haven’t heard it yet this year! May I join you?” he said, pulling up a little blue chair from the library table. “What do you think, class?” Miss Mackle asked. “YEAAAAAASSSSSS!” Miss Mackle opened her big heavy storybook and turned to the right page. “Why doesn’t everyone help me read the story this time?”