`` Oh , me , what richness ! '' cried Rose , much excited . `` I used to wish for a pair of glass slippers like Cinderella 's , but as I ca n't have them , I really do n't know what to ask for . '' Phebe clapped her hands as she skipped off the bed and ran to the door , saying merrily , `` One of them is for your feet , anyway . I do n't know what you 'll say to the other , but I think it 's elegant . '' So did Rose , when a shining pair of skates and a fine sled appeared . `` Uncle sent those ; I know he did ; and , now I see them , I remember that I did want to skate and coast . Is n't it a beauty ? See ! they fit nicely , '' and , sitting on the new sled , Rose tried a skate on her little bare foot , while Phebe stood by admiring the pretty tableau . `` Now we must hurry and get dressed , for there is a deal to do to-day , and I want to get through in time to try my sled before dinner . '' `` Gracious me , and I ought to be dusting my parlors this blessed minute ! '' and mistress and maid separated with such happy faces that anyone would have known what day it was without being told . `` Birnam Wood has come to Dunsinane , Rosy , '' said Dr. Alec , as he left the breakfast table to open the door for a procession of holly , hemlock , and cedar boughs that came marching up the steps . Snowballs and `` Merry Christmases ! '' flew about pretty briskly for several minutes ; then all fell to work trimming the old house , for the family always dined together there on that day . `` I rode miles and mileses , as Ben says , to get this fine bit , and I 'm going to hang it there as the last touch to the rig-a-madooning , '' said Charlie , as he fastened a dull green branch to the chandelier in the front parlor . `` It is n't very pretty , '' said Rose , who was trimming the chimney-piece with glossy holly sprays . `` Never mind that , it 's mistletoe , and anyone who stands under it will get kissed whether they like it or not . Now 's your time , ladies , '' answered the saucy Prince , keeping his place and looking sentimentally at the girls , who retired precipitately from the dangerous spot .
`` You wo n't catch me , '' said XXXXX , with great dignity .
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