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He has to go so far to-night . Maybe that 's why he hung them here so early -- so 's we could he ' p ourselves , '' ventured Dot , thoughtfully . `` Well , we will wait until dark and see . If he has n't returned by five-thirty or six o'clock , I guess we will do the giving , '' said Mrs. Starr , leading Babs away to the cabin to be dressed for Santa in case he should come . `` I 'm goin ' to put on my best dress , too , Mumzie , '' said Dot , and Don whispered that he wanted to put on his Sunday suit . `` All right , dearies , but hurry so you will be here if he comes , '' returned Mrs. Starr , smiling with anticipation . Now , the postman who brought mail and any shopping from the town to the camp , every week , had been engaged to keep up the delivery all winter for very good pay , and he willingly took the risk of getting caught in a storm for the salary he got .