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"No, I should n't, 'cause she 'll look nicer than my Clawa. Her
clothes won't come off; and Tom spoilt 'em playing ball with her in
the yard."
"Would n't you like to rip these clothes off, and have me show you
how to make some new ones, so you can dress and undress Clara
as much as you like?"
"Yes; I love to cut." And Maud's, face brightened; for
destructiveness is one of the earliest traits of childhood, and
ripping was Maud's delight.
Establishing themselves in the deserted dining-room, the children
fell to work; and when Fanny discovered them, Maud was
laughing with all her heart at poor Clara, who, denuded of her
finery, was cutting up all sorts of capers in the hands of her merry
little mistress.
"I should think you 'd be ashamed to play with dolls, Polly. I have
n't touched one this ever so long," said Fanny, looking down with a
superior air.
"I ain't ashamed, for it keeps Maud happy, and will please my
sister Kitty; and I think sewing is better than prinking or reading
silly novels, so, now.


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