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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