107 pp. Light bumping to corners, some discoloration wraps. ''On the day before Christmas so many people looked like Santa Claus to Edward Mason. For example, the dermatologist he'd gone to in the morning for his foot condition. The Doctor had started writing a prescription while he stared down at Edward's pale foot on the tile. / 'Athlete's foot,' he said. / Edwards elbow touched a gray sign that urged him to talk frankly with his doctor about the fees for professional services. / 'How much?' / 'Ten dollars,' the doctor said. 'Don't get these pills mixed up. The black ones go in the water you soak your feet in, and the white ones you take.' / He laughed heartily. It was then that he looked like Santa Claus.'' Stories: The Invaders; Married Children; Codes; Waiting for Mr. Right to Come Along; Yes, Virginia; Interlude with a Parrot; The Faithful Departed.