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"I'm not much taken with those things called 'dolls,' Aunty Rolling Pin," said Sauce Pan, seating himself on the edge of the top closet-shelf, and crossing one leg over his knee. "They're not much use."
"Ah," sighed Aunty Rolling Pin, looking wise, "a doll's a doll, for all that."
"Of course," said Sauce Pan, "but a doll's no good boiled!"
"Well, no," admitted Aunty Rolling Pin, "the best, of course, are baked of
No. 19.—Gingerbread Cookies.
| ½ cup molasses |
| 2 tablespoons butter |
| 2 tablespoons lard flour |
| ½ tablespoon ginger |
| ½ teaspoon salt |
| ½ teaspoon baking soda |
| 1 tablespoon warm water |