Raggedy Andy Stories by John B. (John Barton) Gruelle
page 62 of 74 (83%)
page 62 of 74 (83%)
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But what was their surprise to see her dressed in a lovely fairy
costume, her lovely curls flying out behind, as she ran towards them. Raggedy Andy was just about to climb upon the horse's back again when the French doll leaped there herself and, balancing lightly upon one foot, stood in this position while the wooden horse rolled around the nursery as fast as he could go. Raggedy Andy and the two penny dolls ran after the wagon and, with the assistance of Uncle Clem and Raggedy Ann, climbed up in back. When the wooden horse finally stopped the dolls all said, "This is the most fun we have had for a _long_ time!" The wooden horse, a thrill of happiness running through his wooden body, cried, "It is the most fun I have _ever_ had!" And the dolls, while they did not tell him so, knew that he had had the most fun because he had given _them_ the most pleasure. For, as you must surely know, they who are the most unselfish are the ones who gain the greatest joy; because they give happiness to others. [Illustration: The French doll balanced lightly upon one foot] [Illustration: In front of the toy stove] [Illustration: Four dolls] |
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