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 "I have to do some shopping," continued the Doll Lady, "and I think it would be fun for us all to go and do as the Indians used to when they went to do their tradin', as they called it.

"They fastened their papooses to a board, one end of which was pointed. When they reached the store each board was thrust into the ground, and there the babies stayed for hours, patiently blinking their beady eyes till their mothers returned.

"We won't stay long, and it will give the babies a nice outing. Wrap them in these blankets. It makes it more real, and the day is a bit cool."

The babies seemed much surprised as they were being fastened to the boards, but as they were