“‘It came down and did its work and then went back where it belongs,’ replied the Fairy with a roguish twinkle, and Anna Belle stared for a moment at the splendid bright star, then said softly:
“‘I understand it now, and why it could do it, but I had forgotten what Christmas really means.
“‘For a long time it has seemed to mean only things. Gifts, and not only gifts, but certain kinds of gifts.
“‘Oh!’ she said wistfully, ‘I wish I could do something to help. Was that what you meant when you kept saying, “That depends”?’
“‘That was just what I meant. Now you have seen the Star, and I know all will be well.’
“Anna Belle seemed busily thinking, and the Fairy waited.
“‘The-attic is full of presents I didn’t want, and I have a lot of money I was going to use for the bracelet.’
“‘If you didn’t get it,’ laughed the Fairy.
“‘I don’t want it now. I’d rather use it for these poor little children. Elsie must have a doll. I have one, and a music box, and many “Readin’” books with pictures, but how can we get them to the places?’