The Visitor, Part 2

The Visitor

Merry Christmas

The only problem the Kelso family had with Jonah was related to his wealth. He was something of a stock market "whiz," and he had an uncanny knack for success. He often advised his children and in-laws about the market, and they were typically successful too. It was well known that Jonah Kelso had made a fortune in the market, but no one could find any evidence of it. Whatever earnings he may have made (and he didn't reveal any) seemed to have disappeared along with him.

On Christmas Eve, the family conducted their celebration as they always had, sans, of course, Mr. Kelso. They had an evening dinner. They opened their presents. After their visit, some of the families returned home, as they always did. And, as we have said, some stayed the night at Mrs. Kelso's house.

The next day, the family assembled around 9 a.m. The ladies (and some of the gentlemen) brought various kinds of dishes, and they helped Mrs. Kelso finish her cooking. The atmosphere was convivial, and the entire family genuinely enjoyed being in the company of one another.

The fare that day was a traditional Christmas meal. The family was less than wealthy and therefore did not go into the main part of town where some restaurants were serving Christmas Day meals. They did their own cooking, and their homemade food was delicious.

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