`` Oh , because actresses are always wicked people , '' said Felicity in a shocked tone . `` But I daresay the Story Girl will go and be one just as soon as she can . Her father will back her up in it . He is an artist , you know . '' Evidently Felicity thought artists and actresses and all such poor trash were members one of another . `` Aunt Olivia says the Story Girl is fascinating , '' said Cecily . The very adjective ! Felix and I recognized its beautiful fitness at once . Yes , the Story Girl WAS fascinating and that was the final word to be said on the subject . Dan did not come down until breakfast was half over , and Aunt Janet talked to him after a fashion which made us realize that it would be well to keep , as the piquant country phrase went , from the rough side of her tongue . But all things considered , we liked the prospect of our summer very much . Felicity to look at -- the Story Girl to tell us tales of wonder -- Cecily to admire us -- Dan and Peter to play with -- what more could reasonable fellows want ? CHAPTER IV . THE WEDDING VEIL OF THE PROUD PRINCESS When we had lived for a fortnight in Carlisle we belonged there , and the freedom of all its small fry was conferred on us . With Peter and Dan , with Felicity and Cecily and the Story Girl , with pale , gray-eyed little Sara Ray , we were boon companions . We went to school , of course ; and certain home chores were assigned to each of us for the faithful performance of which we were held responsible . But we had long hours for play . Even Peter had plenty of spare time when the planting was over . We got along very well with each other in the main , in spite of some minor differences of opinion . As for the grown-up denizens of our small world , they suited us also .
We adored Aunt Olivia ; she was pretty and merry and kind ; and , above all , she had mastered to perfection the rare art XXXXX letting children alone .
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