Then the soldier dolly turned his head and solemnly winked at Raggedy
Ann.

And when the front gate clicked and the dollies knew they were alone in
the house, they all scrambled to their feet.

"Now let's have a good time!" cried the tin soldier. "Let's all go in
search of something to eat!"

"Yes! Let's all go in search of something to eat!" cried all the other
dollies.

"When Mistress had me out playing with her this morning," said Raggedy
Ann, "she carried me by a door near the back of the house and I smelled
something which smelled as if it would taste delicious!"

"Then you lead the way, Raggedy Ann!" cried the French dolly.

"I think it would be a good plan to elect Raggedy Ann as our leader on
this expedition!" said the Indian doll.

At this all the other dolls clapped their hands together and shouted,
"Hurrah! Raggedy Ann will be our leader."

So Raggedy Ann, very proud indeed to have the confidence and love of all
the other dollies, said that she would be very glad to be their leader.

"Follow me!" she cried as her wobbly legs carried her across the floor
at a lively pace.