That mystery is solved . Poor Pat ! '' Uncle Roger nodded his head , as if resigning himself and Pat to the worst . `` Do you really think Peg Bowen is a witch , Uncle Roger ? '' demanded the Story Girl incredulously . `` Do I think Peg Bowen is a witch ? My dear Sara , what do YOU think of a woman who can turn herself into a black cat whenever she likes ? Is she a witch ? Or is she not ? I leave it to you . '' `` Can Peg Bowen turn herself into a black cat ? '' asked Felix , staring . `` It 's my belief that that is the least of Peg Bowen 's accomplishments , '' answered Uncle Roger . `` It 's the easiest thing in the world for a witch to turn herself into any animal you choose to mention . Yes , Pat is bewitched -- no doubt of that -- not the least in the world . '' `` What are you telling those children such stuff for ? '' asked Aunt Olivia , passing on her way to the well . `` It 's an irresistible temptation , '' answered Uncle Roger , strolling over to carry her pail . `` You can see your Uncle Roger believes Peg is a witch , '' said Peter . `` And you can see Aunt Olivia does n't , '' I said , `` and I do n't either . ''
`` See here , '' said the Story Girl resolutely , `` I do n't believe it , but there MAY be something XXXXX it .
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