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 to give you a short lesson in the care of them. What's sweeter than a Teddy Bear? Not two, I'll tell you that!

"As for those verses, if I had to have one of these creatures for a baby, I'm afraid it would think the worst kind of a thunder storm was brewing, if my eyes were its skies.

"If I had so many I didn't know what to do, I'd dump them all in the creek. They wouldn't have to cry for a drink then.

"Let's put them in my doll carriage, and take them to ride. Peel off some of their fur if they are too warm. Jolt them as hard as you can, it's good for their livers, I've heard.

"Hurry up, let's go find the Happy Hearts and learn some more."