Cindy always loved putting up decorations during the holidays. She really liked the sparkly ones. She loved the shiny, jewel-colored balls on their Christmas tree. She liked draping gold tinsel on the tree's prickly branches. Since she loved sparkly objects so much, Cindy soon saw a shining natural decoration. It was outside. It was long and clear. It hung off the roof of the house. It had a point on the end. It sparkled in the sun. Sometimes .....