National Affairs: Fixer

Sondra ("Bunny") Glatt is a little girl with thick, blonde pigtails. Just before Christmas she spent an afternoon addressing Christmas cards, then naturally wanted to post them. Her parents wouldn't let her.

Three busy streets had to be crossed to the nearest mailbox. Bunny was not allowed to go alone, and Father and Mother Glatt were too busy. Bunny sulked. "I guess you'll have to take it up with the President," said hard-hearted Mr. Glatt, "if you want to mail your own letters." So as soon as she had time after the Christmas rush, Bunny sat down and wrote:

"Dear Mr. President—I know...

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