Knowing that you would like to help, I send some paper for sugar-plum horns and some beads for necklaces.

They will brighten the tree and please the girls for themselves or their dolls.

Jack sends you a horn for a pattern, and will you make a ladder-necklace to show him how?
Let me know if you need anything.
"Yours in haste, "Anna Minot" "She knew what the child would like, bless her kind heart," said Mrs.
Pecq to herself, and something brighter than the most silvery bead shone on Jack's shirt-sleeve, as she saw the rapture of Jill over the new work and the promised pleasure.
Joyful cries greeted the opening of the box, for bunches of splendid large bugles appeared in all colors, and a lively discussion went on as to the best contrasts.

Jill could not refuse to let her friends share the pretty work, and soon three necklaces glittered on three necks, as each admired her own choice.
"I'd be willing to hurt my back dreadfully, if I could lie and do such lovely things all day," said Merry, as she reluctantly put down her needle at last, for home duties waited to be done, and looked more than ever distasteful after this new pleasure.
"So would I! Oh, do you think Mrs.Minot will let you fill the horns when they are done?
I'd love to help you then.

Be sure you send for me!" cried Molly Loo, arching her neck like a proud pigeon to watch the glitter of her purple and gold necklace on her brown gown.
"I'm afraid you couldn't be trusted, you love sweeties so, and I'm sure Boo couldn't.