RAGGEDY ANDY STORIES

[Illustration: Raggedy Andy on a bar]

RAGGEDY ANDY STORIES

Introducing the Little Rag Brother of Raggedy Ann

Written & Illustrated by JOHNNY GRUELLE

[Illustration: Raggedy Andy]

LITTLE SIMON New York London Toronto Sydney

[Illustration: TO MARCELLA'S MAMA]

[Illustration: Raggedy Andy bowing]

Gainsville, Florida, January 8, 1919.

Johnny Gruelle, Care of P. F. Volland Company. Chicago, Ill.

Dear Johnny:

When I saw your Raggedy Ann books and dolls in a store near here, I went right in and bought one of each, and when I had read your introduction to "Raggedy Ann" I went right up to an old trunk in my own attic and brought down the doll I am sending you with this letter.

This doll belonged to my mother and she played with it when a little girl. She treasured it highly, I know, for she kept it until I came and then she gave it to me.

The fun that we two have had together I cannot begin to tell you, but often, like the little boy who went out into the garden to eat worms when all the world seemed blue and clouded, this doll and I went out under the arbor and had our little cry together. I can still feel it's soft rag arms (as I used to imagine) about me, and hear the words of comfort (also imaginary) that were whispered in my ear.

As you say in your Raggedy Ann book, "Fairyland must be filled with rag dolls, soft loppy rag dolls who go through all the beautiful adventures found there, nestling in the crook of a dimpled arm." I truly believe there is such a fairyland and that rag dolls were first made there, or how else could they bring so much sunshine into a child's life?

[Illustration: Raggedy Ann bowing]

All the little girls of my acquaintance have your Raggedy Ann book and doll, and for the happiness you have brought to them let me give to you the doll of all my dolls, the doll I loved most dearly.

May it prove to you a gift from Fairyland, bringing with it all the "wish come true" that you may wish and, if possible, add to the sunshine in your life.

My mother called the doll Raggedy Andy and it was by this name that I have always known him. Is it any wonder that I was surprised when I saw the title of your book?

Introduce Raggedy Andy to Raggedy Ann, dear Johnny. Let him share in the happiness of your household.

Sincerely yours, Raggedy Andy's "Mama."

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Wilton, Connecticut, January 12, 1919.

Dear John:

Table of contents (by pages)

• 1: Raggedy Andy Stories by Johnny Gruelle
• 2: Raggedy Ann did not complain either
• 3: Loppy legs were folded over his soft
• 4: Raggedy Andy was thinking of Raggedy Ann
• 5: Marcella cried for Raggedy Andy
• 6: Raggedy Andy tried to jump to one side
• 7: Of course when Raggedy Ann laughed
• 8: Illustration Raggedy Ann sewing Yes
• 9: Were dancing about Raggedy Andy
• 10: Raggedy Andy pronounced it done
• 11: And while Raggedy Andy cut the paper into neat squares
• 12: I believe Raggedy Andy must have a candy heart too
• 13: Followed by Fido and all the dolls
• 14: And Raggedy Andy smiled back at Fido
• 15: Then Raggedy Andy climbed into the gutter himself and
• 16: She wondered where Raggedy Andy was
• 17: The man had punched Raggedy Andy farther down into the pipe
• 18: Smiling the prettiest of dimpling smiles at Raggedy Andy
• 19: Raggedy Andy had remained in the corner
• 20: Raggedy Andy washed it all nice and clean
• 21: RAGGEDY ANDY'S SMILE Raggedy Andy's smile was gone
• 22: Raggedy Andy caught hold of Uncle Clem and Henny
• 23: The dolls climbed into their beds
• 24: When the wooden horse upset Raggedy Ann
• 25: With the assistance of Uncle Clem and Raggedy Ann
• 26: Said Raggedy Andy to the other dolls
• 27: Marcella would turn the sled sideways
• 28: Raggedy Andy stopped rubbing his hands
• 29: Raggedy Andy wiggled upon the floor
• 30: And heard the shell sing softly and very sweetly