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 licked his chops, smacked his lips, and seemingly begged for more.

"Run over to the store and get some molasses candy. We shall soon have them all so they can't bite a flea."

When the candy came, a portion was given to each bear.

"Now watch," said the carpenter, "and see what happens!"

The funny little animals pounced upon the candy greedily, and soon each bear had his teeth stuck together so tight he couldn't open his mouth.

It was an easy matter then to untie and put them in the cages. When all were secure the procession started for home.

Reaching home the girls deposited the cages in