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 because we play with the Teddy Bears 'stead of them."

"I can't help it. Teddy Bears are so hugable I just love to squeeze mine!" And she embraced it so hard it would certainly have cried for mercy had it been alive.

"Hark!" whispered Janie as the Doll Lady said cheerily:

"Come! come! This won't do. Wipe away your tears. Since you are here I think you must want to join our Club. If you do, there is no room in it for tears or sadness.

"We are all so delighted that we have the privilege of being here with you, and we want to have happy times together. Try not to think of the Teddy Bears. All will come out right some day.