Quote by Phyllis McGinley

Please to put a nickel, please to put a dime. How petitions trickle in at Christmas time!

Please to put a nickel, please to put a dime. How petitions

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the influx of donation requests during the holiday season. It sarcastically suggests that requests for money are frequent and constant during Christmas, symbolized by the reference to placing a nickel or dime in a donation box. The phrase "please to put" adds a slightly ironic tone, implying an overwhelming amount of pleas for support during this time of year. It emphasizes the idea that many organizations and individuals actively seek financial assistance during the holiday season.

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Christmas

By Phyllis McGinley

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