“Draw the ribbon to fit her neck and arms,” said Sewing Bird Fairy Lady, “and tie the bows.”
“Oh, dear
me!”
“Sweet Mary Marie!” sighed Mary Frances, looking at the lovely doll. “You ought to sleep well in such a pretty nightie! Isn’t it beautiful!”
“Oh, dear me!”
Such a sigh!
Mary Frances looked up in surprise. Fairy Lady was gazing at Mary Marie with a sad, wistful look.
“Why, dear Fairy Lady,” exclaimed Mary Frances, “what’s the matter?”