TIME
The day before Christmas and Christmas day.
PLACES
Baker BaumgÄrtner's Establishment. Large and flourishing.
The M'Carty Abode. Small and dilapidated.
CHARACTERS
Herr BaumgÄrtner, with a mercenary heart and an eye to the main chance.
Katrina BaumgÄrtner, with a tender heart and an eye on her lover.
Herr BaumgÄrtner's Employees, with commercial hearts and eyes single to the approval of Katrina BaumgÄrtner.
Widow M'Carty, with a sad heart and many cares.
Her Cares
Granny M'Carty,—much care; little comfort.
Grandad Rafferty,—much comfort; little Cares
Nine Little M'Cartys,—both cares and comforts.
Michael M'Carty,—the loved and lamented.