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 singing merrily, well pleased with the reception given their pets. Although they didn't want them, they were glad to know that they were owned now by those who did.

"Now," said their benefactress, "we are going over to that woods, where we shall have a picnic. After that, home. Then what next? Do you girls want to join our Club?"

The girls nodded, with shining eyes, as they cried in pleading tones:

"Oh, may we? We want to so much!"

"Yes, indeed, we all hoped you would want to. We will make your suits, and then you shall be initiated. It is great fun. Now, let's eat, for I'm starved. Help yourselves to a basket."

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