He was away -- and they knew better . '' `` But we did n't , '' protested Una . `` It was MONDAY we cleaned house . Was n't it , Faith ? '' `` Of course it was , '' said Faith , with flashing eyes . `` We went to Sunday School in spite of the rain -- and no one came -- not even Elder Abraham , for all his talk about fair-weather Christians . '' `` It was Saturday it rained , '' said Mary . `` Sunday was as fine as silk . I was n't at Sunday School because I had toothache , but every one else was and they saw all your stuff out on the lawn . And Elder Abraham and Mrs. Elder Abraham saw you shaking rugs in the graveyard . '' Una sat down among the daisies and began to cry . `` Look here , '' said Jem resolutely , `` this thing must be cleared up . SOMEBODY has made a mistake . Sunday WAS fine , Faith . How could you have thought Saturday was Sunday ? '' `` Prayer-meeting was Thursday night , '' cried Faith , `` and Adam flew into the soup-pot on Friday when Aunt Martha 's cat chased him , and spoiled our dinner ; and Saturday there was a snake in the cellar and Carl caught it with a forked stick and carried it out , and Sunday it rained . So there ! '' `` Prayer-meeting was Wednesday night , '' said Mary . `` Elder Baxter was to lead and he could n't go Thursday night and it was changed to Wednesday . You were just a day out , Faith Meredith , and you DID work on Sunday . ''
Suddenly Faith burst XXXXX a peal of laughter .
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