THE LIVE DOLLS'
"Aren't you almost afraid to ring the bell?" asked Lucile.
"Indeed I'm not," replied Janie, as she gave the bell a jerk which almost pulled it from its socket.
In spite of her bold front her little heart went pitapat while they waited. It seemed rather a bold thing for them to come bringing their bears, under the circumstances.
Just as they began to wish themselves miles away the door opened, disclosing the Doll Lady, Patty and all the dolls.
"How do you do?" said Janie politely. "I live next door. My name is Janie, and these are my friends. We thought we would call on your little girl."
"I'm glad to see you," said the Doll Lady cor-
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