C heryl's book-signing begins in EARNEST...
The book has already had a MAJOR effect on the Haney family's lives...
ISOBEL has a rare attack of CONSCIENCE...
Cheryl's answer only partially reassures her...
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The last book has barely been signed when a WELCOME SOUND perks up the children's attention!
Within minutes, SANTA CLAUS has arrived (complete with Dancer and a sleigh full of PRESENTS!)
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Soon all is HAPPY PANDEMONIUM...
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Belinda plays Santa's ELF again, and hands out presents with practiced efficiency
Everyone gets caught up in the excitement...
The HUMAN guests get presents, too!
Even HORACE THE TROLL gets a present!
Only Colin Eight was slightly disappointed...
(Is that all the excitement OVER WITH yet?...) |
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