THE LIVE DOLLS'
When the good news came, I fairly hugged myself with delight as I quickly packed up my belongings.
I took an early train that I might reach Cloverdale at an hour when the inhabitants would be soundly sleeping.
Walking through the quiet streets, I recalled the day when the Queen went whirling along in her coach, tossing out the bills which announced the fact that the dolls of the village were soon to be alive.
I looked at the various windows, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of these magic creations, but in vain.
Presently I saw what I judged must be Janie's home, as there was a tiny house just back of it,
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