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twenty—”
    â€œThirty!” Sylva shouted.
    â€œâ€”thirty fairies at the same time!” said Clara. “Stop feeling sorry for yourself and get down here and help.”
    If you have a brother or sister or know someone who does, you’ll understand exactly what was going on at the Fairy Bell sisters’ house just then. Sylva was bitterly disappointed that Tink had not yet arrived. Goldie was still unhappy about not getting that skirt at the Christmas Fair. Rosy was preoccupied with Squeakie, and Clara was suddenly in charge of a party she did not want to give. In short, all the Fairy Bell sisters were upset and even a little bit angry, and they were pretty much taking it out on one another.
    Ding-dong! the doorbell of the fairy house rang out.
    â€œI’ll get it!” said Poppy, glad to have something to do.
    â€œIf that is the Jellicoe sisters, I will just about have a fit,” said Clara. “They always come early.”
    The front door opened, and in flew Judy and Julia Jellicoe. “We’re here!” cried Judy.
    â€œWe were going to bring some jelly beans for the tea, but Sylva said not to bring a thing.”
    â€œOf course you’re not to bring a thing,” said Clara smoothly. “We have everything just about prepared. Why don’t you take off your coats and hats while I get the party food from the kitchen?”
    â€œYou are ready for us, aren’t you?” asked Julia. “I know we’re a little bit on the early side, but I have to say it looks like—”
    â€œIt looks like we are absolutely ready,” said Sylva, flying down from her room with her eyes only slightly red. Goldie and Rosy followed right behind her. When anyone else made them feel bad, the Fairy Bell sisters always rallied around one another, which was exactly what they were doing now.
    â€œWelcome!” said Goldie.
    â€œWe’re so pleased to have you,” said Rosy.
    â€œBo-bo!” said Squeak.
    The doorbell rang again (and again), and lots more fairies showed up.
    â€œWhere’s Tinker Bell?”
    â€œIs she visiting Queen Mab?”
    â€œWhat did she bring you from Neverland?”
    â€œWhere’s that tree with crystal branches?”
    â€œI heard they were emerald.”
    Clara, Rosy, Goldie, and Sylva fended off the questions as best they could. To tell the truth, having so many fairies there, all needing another glass of blackberry punch or a new plate of pumpkin butter sandwiches, made the time pass much faster than it had all week. “Tink must get here soon,” said Iris Flower, checking the clock on the mantelpiece. “Christmas Eve will be over before you know it.”

    Indeed the clock was striking the hour of six, when the fairies usually would go home to be at their own fairy houses and prepare for Christmas morning. But they stayed just a little longer, in case Tink arrived at the last minute.
    But she did not.
    â€œWe’ve waited long enough, I think,” said Stemmy Stitch as the last chime of seven o’clock died away. “I’m so sorry Tink didn’t manage to come to her own party.”
    â€œShe’s coming!” said Sylva fiercely. “She’s just not here yet. You would have trouble flying from Neverland in this kind of weather, too!”
    No one wanted to stay much longer after that outburst. Soon the last of the fairy guests drifted away until it was just the Fairy Bell sisters and their very best friends.
    â€œI’m sure she’ll be here very soon,” said Avery as she hugged Goldie tight.
    â€œI don’t know if I even care anymore,” said Goldie.
    â€œOf course you do,” said Avery. “And she will be here.” She flew toward the door. “Faith and I will come over tomorrow morning to celebrate Christmas with you. We’ll see you and your famous sister then.”
    â€œI hope so,” said Goldie.
    After Poppy and Sylva finally