`` No , '' said Maggie decidedly , `` we ca n't do it , because there is no room for carriages , and boats , and railroads , and hotels , and accidents . It is a long journey from Minnesota to Maine , and we could n't get it all into one room I 'm sure . '' `` I do n't think papa would mind our coming into the library , if we did n't ring the car bells very loud or scream much when the accidents happen , '' said Marjory , who hated to give up the plan they had been cherishing all the week . `` What is it , little ones ? Come and tell me what is the matter , '' called Mr. Plum , hearing his name and the magic word `` railroad , '' for he was the president of one and had his hands full just then . Down jumped the little girls and ran to perch on either arm of his chair , pouring out their small tribulations as freely as if he had been the most sympathizing of mothers . `` We planned to take a long , long journey round the garden with our dolls to-day , and play go to Maine and see Aunt Maria . You know she asked us , and we looked out the way on the map and got all ready , and now it rains and we are dreadfully disappointed , '' said Maggie , while Marjory sighed as she looked at the red D. worked on the inch square travelling-bag . `` As you ca n't go , why not send the dolls to make aunty a visit , and she will send them back when they get homesick , '' proposed Mr. Plum , smiling , as if a sudden idea had popped into his head . `` Really ? '' cried Maggie . `` How could we ? '' asked Marjory . `` They could go and come by mail , and tell you all about their adventures when they got back , '' said papa . Both children were speechless for a moment , then as the full splendor of this proposition dawned upon them they clapped their hands , crying eagerly : `` We will ! we will ! Let 's do it at once . '' `` What ? where ? who ? ''
XXXXX Susy , Lucy and Lizzie , forgetting their tea party to run and see what was going on .
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