"What?" Lois was definitely skeptical. "You mean you don't have magic powers to help get Christmas finished?"

Mrs. Claus gave her a strange look. "Have you ever even heard the story of Santa Claus?"

"Yeah . . ."

"Was there any mention of Mrs. Claus doing anything except marrying Santa Claus?"

Lois thought a moment, then said with a small scowl, "Point taken."


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