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"Bertie's New Year" is a charming short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that captures the essence of youthful hope and the bittersweet joy of new beginnings. The narrative follows Bertie, a young boy navigating the wonders and challenges that come with the turn of the year. Through heartwarming interactions and introspective moments, the story explores themes of friendship, family, and the promise of change. Montgomery's lyrical prose evokes a sense of nostalgia and the universal desire for renewal, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate the magic of storytelling.

• Short story

								

you like, I'll try you. You can live here, and go to school. I
sometimes hear of places for boys in my rounds, and the first good one
that will suit you, I'll bespeak for you. How will that do?"

"Oh, sir, you are too good," said Bertie with a choke in his voice.

"Well, that is settled," said the doctor genially. "Come on Monday
then. And perhaps we can do something for that other little chap,
William, or John, or whatever his name is. Will you have some more
pudding, Bertie?"

"No, thank you," said Bertie. Pudding, indeed! He could not have eaten
another mouthful after such wonderful and unexpected good fortune.

After dinner they played games, and cracked nuts, and roasted apples,
until the clock struck nine; then Bertie got up to go.

"Off, are you?" said the doctor, looking up from his paper. "Well,
I'll expect you on Monday, remember."

"Yes, sir," said Bertie happily. He was not likely to forget.

As he went out Amy came through the hall with a red sled.

"Here is William John's present. I've tied all the other things on so
that they can't fall off."

Edith was at the door-with a parcel. "Here are some nuts and candies
for William John," she said. "And tell him we all wish him a 'Happy
New Year.'"

"Thank you," said Bertie. "I've had a splendid time. I'll tell William
John. Goodnight."

He stepped out. It was frostier than ever. The snow crackled and
snapped, the stars were keen and bright, but to Bertie, running down
the street with William John's sled thumping merrily behind him, the
world was aglow with rosy hope and promise. He was quite sure he could
never forget this wonderful New Year.
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