`` I am of the opinion that Carl only ate the sours that grow on the dyke , '' said Susan hopefully . `` I do not think ANY minister 's son would eat blueberries that grew on the graves of dead people . You know it would not be so bad , Mrs. Dr. dear , to eat things that grew on the dyke . '' `` The worst of last night 's performance was the face Faith made made at somebody in the congregation before she started in , '' said Miss Cornelia . `` Elder Clow declares she made it at him . And DID you hear that she was seen riding on a pig to-day ? '' `` I saw her . Walter was with her . I gave him a little -- a VERY little -- scolding about it . He did not say much , but he gave me the impression that it had been his idea and that Faith was not to blame . '' `` I do not not believe THAT , Mrs. Dr. dear , '' cried Susan , up in arms . `` That is just Walter 's way -- to take the blame on himself . But you know as well as I do , Mrs. Dr. dear , that that blessed child would never have thought of riding on a pig , even if he does write poetry . '' `` Oh , there 's no doubt the notion was hatched in Faith Meredith 's brain , '' said Miss Cornelia . `` And I do n't say that I 'm sorry that Amos Drew 's old pigs did get their come-uppance for once . But the minister 's daughter ! '' `` AND the doctor 's son ! '' said Anne , mimicking Miss Cornelia 's tone . Then she laughed . `` Dear Miss Cornelia , they 're only little children .
And you KNOW they 've never yet done anything bad -- they 're just heedless and impulsive -- XXXXX I was myself once .
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