She told me if I clean all the ashes out of the grate, then I'll be able to help my sisters get ready for the bal. It's Christmas, Dashiel. Can't you give that atitude a rest? Merry Christmas, Dad. And thanks for the presents. What presents? I'm sorry—those were all from Mom, weren't they?

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares (ed. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2010) - ISBN: 9780375896682