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1884.] In my early childhood I was deeply fascinated by a cap-dummy. Unlike most of its race, it had a well-shaped head and most artistic features. My grandmother used it to fit her caps on; and this head and neck, so much larger than even my largest doll, was a most delectable companion. I think it perhaps softened my feelings toward the whole race of dummies. It is very likely owing to early association with that creature, whose striking physiognomy was necessarily supplemented by a good deal of imagination, that I have been moved to raise my voice in their defence. Certain it is that they seem to me deserving of more attention. Is there not in their history and habits a field for investigation, for description, possibly for fiction? If I have contributed a little to the impartiality of their future treatment, I have done enough.