when he wants to do so much for you , and can do it if his kind heart does not get in the way of his good judgment . '' `` I never thought of that , and I 'll try not to be spoilt . But how can I help it ? '' asked Rose anxiously . `` By not complaining of the wholesome things he wants you to do ; by giving him cheerful obedience as well as love ; and even making some small sacrifices for his sake . '' `` I will , I truly will ! and when I get in a worry about things may I come to you ? Uncle told me to , and I feel as if I should n't be afraid . '' `` You may , darling ; this is the place where little troubles are best cured , and this is what mothers are for , I fancy '' ; and Aunt Jessie drew the curly head to her shoulder with a tender look that proved how well she knew what medicine the child most needed . It was so sweet and comfortable that Rose sat still enjoying it till a little voice said , `` Mamma , do n't you think Pokey would like some of my shells ? Rose gave Phebe some of her nice things , and it was very good of her . Can I ? '' `` Who is Pokey ? '' asked Rose , popping up her head , attracted by the odd name . `` My dolly ; do you want to see her ? '' asked Jamie , who had been much impressed by the tale of adoption he had overheard . `` Yes ; I 'm fond of dollies , only do n't tell the boys , or they will laugh at me . '' `` They do n't laugh at me , and they play with my dolly a great deal ; but she likes me best '' ; and Jamie ran away to produce his pet . `` I brought my old doll , but I keep her hidden because I am too big to play with her , and yet I ca n't bear to throw her away , I 'm so fond of her , '' said Rose , continuing her confidences in a whisper . `` You can come and play with Jamie 's whenever you like , for we believe in dollies up here , '' began Aunt Jessie , smiling to herself as if something amused her .
Just then Jamie came back , and XXXXX understood the smile , for his dolly proved to be a pretty four-year-old little girl , who trotted in as fast as her fat legs would carry her , and making straight for the shells , scrambled up an armful , saying , with a laugh that showed her little white teeth , `` All for Dimmy and me , for Dimmy and me ! ''
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