“The fairy glanced about the beautiful room, where seemed to be everything to make one happy, then she gently asked:
“‘Are the gifts you bought gifts you feel sure are wanted by those who will receive them?’
“Anna Belle flushed as she tossed her curls and replied:
“‘Perhaps not. Papa always says, “You can’t get something for nothing,” and you see I didn’t want to spend all my money.’
“‘Did you have a happy time buying these gifts?’
“‘Well, no. Do you think any one is very happy at Christmas time?’
“‘That depends. Some are very, very happy.’
“‘Yes, I know. People with bushels of gifts are, especially if they are really what they want.’
“‘Oh,’ laughed the Fairy. ‘I know people who have scarcely any money to buy presents and yet are having a lovely Christmas with presents made out of nothing. People who are as poor as crows, and yet are bubbling over with joy this very night.’
“Anna Belle opened her eyes very wide at this statement.