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 tenderly handled they made no objections, and soon the little mothers were started on a "dog trot" to the store.

Of course the C. C's decided at once to "play too," at this novel game, and in a twinkling their odd procession was in the rear of the other.

As all halted at the public square, Janie went forward to speak to the Doll Lady.

"It sounded so nice and funny when we heard you tell it, we wanted to play it. Do you care if we do?"

"Indeed, we are glad to have you join us at any time you care to. It will be great sport with bear babies and doll babies, too. Now we will all stick the boards into the ground and leave them for a few moments."