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`` I have two , five new sheets and two scissors that do n't prick that my Aunt Effie sent to me and she said that Doris could play with them too . '' `` That 's fine , '' said Doris 's mother much relieved . `` I should think you little girls would have a very happy time because you have n't seen each other for so long . Run along now , Doris , and be sure to come home when the big whistle blows for noon . '' The two little girls skipped gayly across the yard , through the gap in the hedge between the houses and onto Mary Jane 's porch . `` Let 's play here , '' suggested Doris . `` We ca n't , '' said Mary Jane , '' 'cause mother says if we play out doors she do n't know where we are so we must play in the nursery with all the windows open and have a good time and not bother .