secretworldofdolly "This is good magic," said the magician doll. "But you can feel that there is also bad magic. We'll help you find it."

secretworldofdolly The big girl doll ran her fingers through her own golden hair. "This house is magic, Mama Anthos," she said.

secretworldofdolly "But in the grown-up world, dolls can't move and talk," she said. "So how is it that you are moving and talking now?"

secretworldofdolly "You're right," Anthos agreed, remembering how the dolls of her childhood seemed to come to life at times. She felt sad.

secretworldofdolly "We see that we make you nervous," said a green-eyed girl doll near the size of Dagmar. "Grown-ups forget the magic."

secretworldofdolly "We were up here for many years alone with no-one to love us. We feared we'd be tossed with the rubbish. You give hope."

secretworldofdolly Anthos crossed her legs and sat on the floor by the little table. A bride doll poured tea. "We're glad you're here."