“‘It’s bright enough for me, and means a lot. How can I ever thank you for this night’s work?’ asked Anna Belle.
“‘Never again lose sight of the Star and I will be more than repaid. Good-bye.’
“Anna Belle watched her out of sight, then turned and—dear me! she opened her eyes; the sleighs were still flying past, for she could hear the bells ringing so merrily.
“‘How much sweeter they sound,’ she cried. ‘They seem to be saying, “Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!” I wonder why I didn’t notice it before.’
“She ran down-stairs to find Mother busily wrapping packages. She looked at Anna Belle and cried:
“‘Why, child, what makes your eyes so bright, and why do you look so glad? I heard you saying all sorts of things as you slept.’
“‘Oh, Mother! If you only knew,’ and thereupon she told the whole story of her dream, omitting the part about the bracelet. When she had finished she drew her mother to the window, where together they gazed at the Star.
“Mother’s eyes were full of tears, as she said gently, ‘Ring the bell, dear.’
“The maid appeared, and Mother asked that John bring out the double sleigh at once, adding: