She spoke not a word but went straight to her pack And pulled from its innards a Hanes box from Saks Then two pairs of shoes and a purse to clutch

And a lovely fur coat; it was really too much.

My heart jumped for joy and I wanted, to shout And I took Ms. Nicholas and danced her about Thank you, said I, for the Hanes, shoes, and coat But whilst I was speaking she passed me a note.

It was edged round in lace on paper of pink

And its message made my tired eyes blink "TO THE BEARER: A FREE WEEK AT DREAM

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ON THE OREGON COAST, WITH GLORIA, MARILYN, AND A SALMON ROAST."

"AND RUBY, LINDA, HEATHER et al

CLASSES ON MAKE-UP AND FASHIONS FOR FALL, AND RUSTY TO TEACH YOU WHAT CLOTHES TO WEAR AND PATTI TO SHOW HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR HAIR."

How could she know this most secret desire?

And I gave her a kiss as we stood by the fire She laughed and quickly powdered her nose And then with a swish up the chimney she rose.

And sprang to her sleigh, to her team gave a whistle And away they all flew like the down of a thistle But I heard her exclaim as she drove out of sight Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night!

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