4  Jack O'Lantern

It came at last, that is the surprise did, for, just after supper, the Toyman disappeared, probably to do some of his chores.

A little while later there came a tap at the window.

Jack O'Lantern looking in window

Marmaduke turned.

Jehosophat turned.

Hepzebiah turned.

"Ooh, ooh!" said she;

"Golly!" said Marmaduke; and

"Gee whiz!", Jehosophat.

Great yellow eyes looked in through the window, and a nose, and a great grinning mouth with big teeth in it.

The visitor nodded, needing no introduction, for they had made his acquaintance already.

He came into the house, helped a little by the Toyman, and still nodding his great yellow head.

They gave him a seat of honor, not by the table, but on it, right in the centre. Marmaduke climbed up and looked down into the big hole in the top of his head. In it was a thick candle, dancing inside his old yellow skull, and he seemed a good comrade, that Ole Man Pumpkin.

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5  Ducking for Apples
The children play 'ducking for apples', then its bedtime.

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The Story of Ole Man Pumpkin
A charming story of a country Halloween in rural 19th century America.

1  Fall Harvest
The corn has been harvested, but the best pumpkins have been saved for Halloween.

2  Pumpkin Pie
The children watch mother make pumpkin pie.

3  Jack - Ole Man Pumpkin
The Toyman has carved a face in the pumpkin.

4  Jack O'Lantern
After dark a candle is placed in the pumpkin to make a Jack O'Lantern.

5  Ducking for Apples
The children play 'ducking for apples', then its bedtime.

6  Cornfield Rebellion
But out in the cornfield, the scarecrow is making a speech.

7   Prisoner
Jehosophat is taken prisoner by the corn soldiers.

8  Awakening
Jehosophat awakes from his nightmare, and Ole Man Pumpkin is still grinning.