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 so much trouble. They scratch and snarl, and we are afraid of them. Can't you tell us what to do?"

The Doll Lady laughed merrily at the pathetic picture before her, as each girl stood with clasped hands and eager wistful eyes, waiting anxiously for her reply.

"Well," she said cheerily, "I have been expecting this, and have devised a plan by which you will be made happy, I think. In the morning you will have a missive, telling you all about it.

"Good-by, and trust me for this. I am sure you will enjoy the funny party I shall have for you. Every Teddy Bear, every doll, and every doll mother is invited."

The girls, much mystified over this news, could