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.