BY ELEANOR PIATT

[Illustration: "OH, DOCTOR! COME QUICK! REBECCA HAS A CHILL!"]

I have a doll, Rebecca,

She's quite a little care,

I have to press her ribbons

And comb her fluffy hair.

I keep her clothes all mended,

And wash her hands and face,

And make her frocks and aprons,

All trimmed in frills and lace.

I have to cook her breakfast,

And pet her when she's ill;

And telephone the doctor

When Rebecca has a chill.

Rebecca doesn't like that,

And says she's well and strong;

And says she'll try--oh! very hard,

To be good all day long.

But when night comes, she's nodding;

So into bed we creep

And snuggle up together,

And soon are fast asleep.

I have no other dolly,

For you can plainly see,

In caring for Rebecca,

I'm busy as can be!

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