It crackled stiffly as she unfolded it.
"Money!" she exclaimed in surprise.

"A whole twenty franc note.

What could Cousin Kate have sent it for ?" The last page of the letter explained.
"I have just remembered that December is not very far off, and that whatever little Christmas gifts we send home should soon be started on their way.

Enclosed you will find twenty francs for your Christmas shopping.

It is not much, but we are too far away to send anything but the simplest little remembrances, things that will not be spoiled in the mail, and on which little or no duty need be paid.