We always let a new child sleep alone the first night." "Wasn't I quick
in getting into bed? Why must I get up?" "Look, dear. Look at that pile
of clothes." "Oh, I always leave them there," replied Clematis. "Then I
know just where to find them in the morning." "We don't do so here,
Clematis. Now please pick up the clothes, fold them, and put them on the
chair. "Then put your boots under the chair, and take off your pretty
hair ribbon." Clematis gathered the clothes together, but she was not
happy. "I know you are tired, dear, but I am tired too, and we must do
things right, even if we are tired. "Now I must show you how to wash,
and brush your teeth, and then have you say your prayers, before I can
leave you." "Oh bother!" sighed Clematis. "No, we mustn't say words like
that. Come now, we will get washed." Miss Rose poured some water from
the pitcher, and made Clematis wash her hands, and arms, and face,
carefully. Then she took a toothbrush from a box and gave it to her.
"What is this for?" asked Clematis. "Why dear," answered Miss Rose in
surprise, "that is a tooth brush." "A tooth brush! Why, there is no hair
on my teeth." Miss Rose laughed. "No dear, perhaps not, but we must
brush them carefully each night with water, or they will soon be
aching." "Will that stop teeth from aching?" "Yes indeed,
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