Jessica eyed Buckwheat, reflecting on the message from her father.  Feeling a little remorse, Jessica caressed Buckwheat and promenaded toward the display case as her father trailed behind.  She lingered for a while to admire her classy female doll collection.  Sophisticated Lady fashioned a satin fusion evening gown, trimmed in black lace, with a black netted bow in her hair.  Satin Doll adorned in a glitzy satin blue lace evening gown accented with embroidered gold thread and matching headdress.  Barbie/Cancer’s face shone like the moon wore a white evening gown with a long ponytail.  Chelsea prepared for movement in her pink ballet tutu with a pink head band that enclosed her curly locks as she clenched a rose.  Nalo proudly modeled an African garb and held a basket of wheat.  Hearts, showing love, styled a red dress with a red bow in her curly hair and held a heart-shaped candy box.  Amazing Grace, keeping her faith, draped in a red robe covered with white lace, clanged to the lyrics of the song, “Amazing Grace.”  Shawna and Danielle, the picture of innocence, dressed in endearing baby attire. 

     Jessica smiled and gently placed Buckwheat inside the case.  “Dad, I hope Buckwheat likes his new home.  I feel bad about calling him ugly.”