“That’s good,� he replied. “Oh, look at the Monkey, will you?� he called.
“Isn’t he funny?� said the Sawdust Doll. “Do you know, he’ll make some little boy or girl laugh, I’m sure of it!�
“Yes, he’ll be a nice Christmas toy for some one,� answered the Horse.
“But I would like to stay here among my toy friends a little longer,� said the Sawdust Doll.
“Yes, it is nice here,� said the Calico Clown, as he softly banged his cymbals. “Say, let’s have a little party!� he went on. “It is getting close to Christmas now. Some of us are sure to be bought and taken away. Some of us may never see the others again. We ought to celebrate in some way.�
“That’s what I say!� came from the Candy Rabbit. “Of course, I’m not so likely to go until near Easter time. But you never can tell. Let’s have a party, I say,� and the Candy Rabbit wiggled his ears.
“A good idea!� bleated the Lamb on Wheels. “What shall we do?�
“We could play tag!� said the Monkey on a Stick.
“You can beat us all at that,� remarked the Sawdust Doll. “You jump around so I never can tag you.�
“I’ll go slowly this time,� promised the Monkey. “Come on—let’s have a game of tag!�