Everyone knows it is just good manners to leave a little thank-you by the embers of the fire in the hearth on Xmas eve. A mine pie and a glass of milk, say, or something a little stronger. It all goes to help make sure you get the present you wanted delivered in return.

And since Helen has asked for an extremely splendid and expensive present, the only thing she can thing of to offer in return is herself- neatly bound and gagged in a festive hogtie! Hopefully Santa will have time to take advantage of the offer before moving on to the next house down the street!