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 It seemed almost as though a beautiful rainbow had burst like a bubble, and the bits of brightness were strewed over these little faces, so radiant were they.

"Come, Patty, help me pass the babies."

"How funny it sounds!" said Patty. "Just like refreshments, only it's lots nicer."

As they went down the line, the Doll Lady in a spirit of mischief cried:

"Have a baby, won't you? Every one seems as pretty as every other, so it makes no difference which one you take. Good dispositions warranted, colicky babies not exchanged after ten days!"

The dolls were very proud to have a baby all their own, and a merry time was now the order of