Nobody tied bows like Aunt Esther did. Well, nobody wrapped gifts or made fancy gift baskets or anything else like Aunt Esther, either.

But Karla only needed a bow tied, at least for the time being.

Aunt Esther smiled as she tugged the last loop into place.

"Will this do, dear?"

Karla nodded and then grinned at the stone statue that had been bound a dozen times in decorative thick plaid ribbon.

"I know your work, Auntie. And if this statue really does walk around at night, well, it's not going to get far without us knowing.

"Now we wait!"

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