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I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. I scooped her into my arms, holding her tight, whispering into her hair, “You brilliant, ridiculous child.”

We gathered her supplies and brought them home. She fell asleep almost immediately, utterly content, certain she’d done something important.

In the morning, she raced to the tree and found a letter tucked into the branches. Santa thanked her for her kindness and said the reindeer were very grateful—especially Vixen, who had loved the veggie sandwiches.