May I look at them closely ? '' said Aline , crossing the room towards the fireplace and thereby becoming the unconscious cause of the other accident . Picking up Magog , she sat down on the cushion under which was secreted Priscilla 's chocolate cake . Priscilla and Anne exchanged agonized glances but could do nothing . The stately Aline continued to sit on the cushion and discuss china dogs until the time of departure . Dorothy lingered behind a moment to squeeze Anne 's hand and whisper impulsively . `` I KNOW you and I are going to be chums . Oh , Roy has told me all about you . I 'm the only one of the family he tells things to , poor boy -- nobody COULD confide in mamma and Aline , you know . What glorious times you girls must have here ! Wo n't you let me come often and have a share in them ? '' `` Come as often as you like , '' Anne responded heartily , thankful that one of Roy 's sisters was likable . She would never like Aline , so much was certain ; and Aline would never like her , though Mrs. Gardner might be won . Altogether , Anne sighed with relief when the ordeal was over . '' ` Of all sad words of tongue or pen The saddest are it might have been , ' '' quoted Priscilla tragically , lifting the cushion . `` This cake is now what you might call a flat failure . And the cushion is likewise ruined . Never tell me that Friday is n't unlucky . '' `` People who send word they are coming on Saturday should n't come on Friday , '' said Aunt Jamesina . `` I fancy it was Roy 's mistake , '' said Phil .
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