Be warned, the original Hans Christian Andersen version of this story does not have a happy ending.  My doll would be happy, however, as long as she was hugged!  The Little Mermaid has a drawstring, so she can have a fin, or legs and a skirt, depending where she is in her story.  She also has velcro pouches in her legs, so you can hide secrets within.  Approximately 15" tall.  As always, this is my own copyrighted pattern.  The doll comes with her story in a small, handmade book.