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Today's story is called Raggedy Ann's Great Dog Rescue.

From Raggedy Ann Stories by Johnny Gruel, adapted for you by

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Once upon a time there was a little episode.

Once upon a time there was a little girl named Marcella,

but everyone called her Marcy.

She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was an old rag doll she had found in her grandma's

things.

She had little button eyes and a big yarn smile and seemed extra special because she was so soft

and old.

Raggedy Ann was the leader of all Marcy's dolls and often led them on big adventures.

Always when Marcy wasn't looking, of course.

It's a rule among toys that they can only move around when people aren't looking.

Otherwise, it would cause all kinds of confusion.

Still, they love to play, and they're always paying attention, even if they don't

say anything. One night, so late even the bugs outside were asleep, all the dolls were asleep in their beds.

All except Raggedy Ann.

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