Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness.
But after all, I HAVE a magic necklace. Each boy or girl who reads the Oz books is one shining link in the friendly chain that holds us together. All friends and all for Oz.
You believe in Oz and I'll believe in YOU
Ho, that's the stuff that's strong enough
To make my wish come true.
So, happy year to you, dears. And next year? Ah well, who knows what will happen next year? Another Oz book maybe, if you still want one. Write me if you do, and best of everything wonderful to you all, always!
RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON.
110 Schoolhouse Lane, Ardmore, Pennsylvania
