15 - Step Into Christmas
The house was looking brilliant. Not that Celia had anyone to share the brilliance with, of course, but she was considering inviting Nellie round to see. Lights were over her mantelpiece and tinsel was around the clock. There were paper chains draped across the walls and paper snowflakes hanging from the ceilings. And her tree was fabulous. Marvellous baubles and magnificent ornaments and majestic beads were scattered across the branches perfectly, making her house look truly magical. She told herself that she had done it because she wanted a pretty house at Christmas. But deep down, she knew the truth. Shifty loved Christmas. And she was hoping that this year, he would be around to step into Christmas with her.