J. S. G.


CONTENTS

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The Mince Pie[1]
Raisin Doll[10]
Currant Doll[18]
Clove Doll[21]
Dance of the Elves[26]
Sprite’s Tale[27]
Allspice Doll[37]
Nutmeg Doll[39]
Cinnamon Doll[42]
Pied Piper Story[46]
Mrs. Sugar[60]
Molasses Doll[66]
Vinegar King[70]
Citron Doll[74]
Tales of the Orange and Lemon Dolls[76]
Anna Belle’s Christmas Eve[79]
Tales of the Salt and Pepper Twins[104]
Apple Doll[108]
Johnny Appleseed[110]
Stolen Doll Clothes[129]
Brownie Doll[134]
Pie Crust[142]
How Jack Filled the Stockings[146]
Interrogation Point[157]

ILLUSTRATIONS

“Here! what’s this rolling across the floor?” ([Page 142])[Frontispiece]
FACING
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“They’ve been peeking in that big book”[8]
“Behold, the Story Sprite!”[16]
“Great sport they had flying wonderful kites”[28]
“We will both wish for her to come”[36]
“The beauty of the scene almost overwhelmed him”[50]
“Sometimes it is gingerbread, or maybe plump brown cookies”[60]
“Suddenly something startled the horse, and he ran away”[70]
“She was making dolls from bottles”[82]
“‘Show what we are to take,’ cried the Fairy. ‘We must hurry’”[94]
“I am used very extensively as an April Fool”[104]
“The children sat at his feet and listened to thrilling tales”[112]
“They looked like a lot of gnomes dressed for a party”[122]
“She loved her home”[134]
“He chose the busiest corner where there was a wonderful toy store”[148]
“Best pie you ever made, my dear”[160]

THE STORY OF THE MINCE PIE