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Rh “In case I ever get lost,” Anna replied, “so that I can always tell where I am, even in the dark.”

“I shouldn’t think you’d get lost easily!” said Jensina.

Anna did not know whether this was a compliment or not, so she merely simpered again. Jensina went on arranging her treasures, which made the dolls very curious, and Gladys leaned so far over Virginia May’s shoulder that they both lost their balance and tumbled off the cigar-box. To hide their confusion Gladys said instantly:

“Let us have a little music! Anna, will you find the musical box?”

This took Anna some while, partly because her eyes were so near the top of her head, partly because the musical-box itself was hidden under a pile of broken furniture and building blocks in one corner of the toy-cupboard. While she was still looking for it Bulka came in, followed by the Lion and the Easter Chicken.

“Have you found Tubby?” the others cried at once. “Have you any news?”

“Not yet,” replied the Lion hopefully, “but Poor Cecco and Harlequin are in the garden making a trap, and if only Murrum will step on it we might catch him.”

“Have you had a nice time, Jensina?” Bulka asked.

“Wonderful!” replied Jensina, looking straight at the two dolls, who became more confused than ever. Anna had found the musical-box at last. It was round, with painted figures on it and a tiny china knob on the handle.