“‘Then come to me; bring Annie also. We have work to do.’
“Wonderingly the maids followed to the attic and brought down many boxes lying there, waiting for they knew not what.
“‘Help me to tie them up separately in white tissue paper. Use the prettiest ribbons.’
“They worked busily, and soon a more Christmasy lot of bundles it would be hard to find.
“They placed them in baskets, together with warm clothes, beautiful dresses of Anna Belle’s that were hardly worn.
“Presently Anna Belle, Mother, and the baskets were packed in the big sleigh, dashing down the street.
“One stop they made, at the candy store, then on they went.
“‘Do you think you can find Elsie, and the little lame girl, and the house where the bottle dolls are?’
“‘I’m sure I can,’ replied Mother. ‘I happen to know them all.’