They marched up to the palace gate and back again, and when they came to the house in which was the big music box, one of the cried:
"Let us break the door down and start the music!"
"Good, we will!" screamed some of the most mischievous dolls.
"What do we care for the Queen?" yelled others.
They made a rush for the house, and Dot, now angry and determined that the Queen's music box should not be spoiled, ran to the door and placed her back against it, while she cried out, "If any of you dare to come nearer I will whip you soundly!"
The dolls hung back at this, but they threw a shower of tin pans and combs and pot covers at her, which rattled against the house, but did not hurt her a bit. Suddenly, amidst all this riot and turmoil, the girl was amazed to see every doll become silent and motionless. They ran in all directions to their homes, and as the street became clear Dot saw, standing there alone, the Queen of Merryland, who was waving for the third and last time the fairy wand which would put every doll in the village fast asleep.
"Oh, your Majesty!" cried the girl, running to her, "I'm so glad you've come home again!"
