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It was unkind to offer a gift so big and heavy it would tire and
worry her."
"There _are_ some ideas there on giving!"
"Aren't there though!" said Leslie. "Mickey took about three minutes to
show me that Lily was _satisfied_ as she was, so no one would thank me for
awakening discontent in her heart. He measured off her size and proved to
me that a small doll, that would not tire her to handle, would be
suitable, and so dressed that its clothes could be washed and would be
plain as her own. Even further! Once my brain began working I saw that a
lady doll with shoes and stockings to suggest outdoors and walking, was
not a kind gift to make a bedridden child. Douglas, after Mickey started
me I arose by myself to the point of seeing that a little cuddly baby
doll, helpless as she, one that she could nestle, and play with lying in
bed would be the proper gift for Lily. Think of a 'newsy' making me see
_that!_ Isn't he wonderful?"
"You should have heard him making me see things!" said Douglas. "Yours are
faint and feeble to the ones he taught me.


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