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 *loons floating about, trying in vain to break away from the fence to which they were attached. They looked so pretty, in all colors, and all sizes.

"Come along," cried the Doll Lady, "and see what's going to happen. These large red balloons are for the bears. They are different from ours, for a special purpose, and before we send ours up we will watch them start away. But first tell me, are you sure you are tired of your pets? Shall you feel one bit sorry to give them up?"

"Indeed not!" chorused the girls.

"Well, then, bid them good-by, for they are going on a journey."

For the last time the bears were dosed with molasses candy, then the strings attached to the balloons were tied firmly about their bodies. Fas