franklin shows the bell to jenny the next morning (christmas eve), and suggests that they use the bell for his grandfather's sleigh. jenny has harriet help with the sleigh, but harriet spills the beans at lunch, much to franklin's frustration, although fortunately, his grandfather does not overhear. later, mr. and mrs. turtle go to check on the collies while franklin and harriet continue to work on the sleigh. despite franklin telling her not to do so, harriet rings the bell, and just like in jenny's story, a reindeer appears. franklin runs to the house to tell jenny. in the process, franklin distracts grandfather turtle, who slips on a puddle of ice and breaks his leg. back in the house, jenny examines him and tells him to rest. grandfather turtle comforts harriet when she cries and when franklin says that he feels guilty, grandfather turtle tells him it was simply an accident. jenny sends franklin and harriet to their room while she cares for grandfather turtle.