Jacob smiled. He didn't think much of worsted dolls, but he took Theodore by one hand. "You have traveled a long distance, son," he said, "since you left here, and can tell Mother Munster and me all about what you have seen as we three sit by the fire in the long winter evenings." And so Theodore found a mother and father and lived a happy and peaceful life undisturbed by the cares of a family.
But sometimes he dreams and awakens himself by calling, "Ettamaysallyfreda," or "Maudecoradoraida." And when he makes sure it is only a dream he turns over and goes to sleep again with a smile of contentment on his face which plainly says, "Theodore, you are a lucky man."
THE END
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Books by
ABBIE PHILLIPS WALKER
Sandman's Christmas Stories
The Sandman's Hour
Sandman's Twilight Stories
Sandman Tales
Told by the Sandman
Sandman's Rainy Day Stories
Sandman's Stories of Drusilla Doll
Sandman's Good-Night Stories
Sandman's Might-Be-So Stories
Sandman's Fairy Stories
Harper & Brothers
Publishers
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