8 THE KALLIKAK FAMILY 



numbers. Does fine basketry and gardening. Spell- 

 ing is poor ; music is excellent ; sewing excellent ; 

 excellent in entertainment work. . Very fond of 

 children and good in helping care for them. Has a 

 good sense of order and cleanliness. Is sometimes 

 very stubborn and obstinate. Is not always truth- 

 ful and has been known to steal, although does not 

 have a reputation for this. Is proud of her clothes. 

 Likes pretty dresses and likes to help in other cot- 

 tages, even to temporarily taking charge of a group." 



The children at the Training School write letters to 

 Santa Claus asking for such things as they want for 

 Christmas. Here are Deborah's requests each year, 

 beginning with '99, when she was ten years old : 



"'99. Book and harmonica. 



'oo. Book, comb, paints, and doll. 



'oi.--Book, mittens, toy piano, handkerchief, 

 slate pencil. 



'02. Wax doll, ribbon, music box. 



'03. Post cards, colored ribbons, gloves and 

 shears. 



'04. - - Trunk, music box, Fairy Tales, games, 

 ribbons, big doll. 



'05. -- Ribbons of different colors, games, hand- 

 kerchiefs, music box, Fairy Tales. 



'06. - - Pair of stockings, ribbons, rubbers. 



'07. Watch, red ribbon, brush and comb, paper. 



'08. Three yards of lawn, rubbers. 



