`` I have forgiven her , '' was Felicity 's answer , `` but I am not going to speak first for all that . '' `` It 's very wrong , and , more than that , it 's so uncomfortable , '' complained Cecily . `` It spoils everything . '' `` Were they ever like this before ? '' I asked Cecily , as we talked the matter over privately in Uncle Stephen 's Walk . `` Never for so long , '' said Cecily . `` They had a spell like this last summer , and one the summer before , but they only lasted a couple of days . '' `` And who spoke first ? '' `` Oh , the Story Girl . She got excited about something and spoke to Felicity before she thought , and then it was all right . But I 'm afraid it is n't going to be like that this time . Do n't you notice how careful the Story Girl is not to get excited ? That is such a bad sign . '' `` We 've just got to think up something that will excite her , that 's all , '' I said . `` I 'm -- I 'm praying about it , '' said Cecily in a low voice , her tear-wet lashes trembling against her pale , round cheeks . `` Do you suppose it will do any good , Bev ? '' `` Very likely , '' I assured her . `` Remember Sara Ray and the money . That came from praying . '' `` I 'm glad you think so , '' said Cecily tremulously .
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