Annabel and Thomas whispered together, "Perhaps we have been too hasty
in our judgment!" said Annabel-Lee. "This Raggedy Ann seems to be a
favorite with the mistress and with all the dolls!"

"There must be a reason!" replied Thomas, "I am beginning to feel sorry
that we spoke of her looks. One really cannot help one's looks after
all."

Now, Annabel-Lee and Thomas were very tired after their long journey and
soon they fell asleep and forgot all about the other dolls.

When they were sound asleep, Raggedy Ann slipped quietly from her bed
and awakened the tin soldier and Uncle Clem and the three tiptoed to the
two beautiful new dolls.

They lifted them gently so as not to awaken them and carried them to
Raggedy Ann's bed.

Raggedy Ann tucked them in snugly and lay down upon the hard floor.

The tin soldier and Uncle Clem both tried to coax Raggedy Ann into
accepting their bed (they slept together), but Raggedy Ann would not
hear of it.

"I am stuffed with nice soft cotton and the hard floor does not bother
me at all!" said Raggedy.

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