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 came here, and when we get rid of the bears, I think she will give us lots of good times."

"Let's give the bears some molasses candy, so we can put on their best sweaters and caps," suggested Janie. "I don't understand it. We told her we were tired of them, and she asks us all to a party. I s'pose we'll find out though, but we won't dare scrub the bears, will we?"

"Indeed not, unless we tie their mouths shut, and I'm afraid even then."

So the pets were pacified with sweets while they were being arrayed for the party, and promptly at the appointed hour all were on hand.

They found the H. H's, with Patty and the Doll Lady, waiting. The first thing that attracted their attention was a great number of bal