Felix was very indignant -- and aggrieved as well . `` I do n't see why God should answer Peter 's prayers instead of mine , '' he said bitterly . `` I 've gone to church and Sunday School all my life , and Peter never went till this summer . It is n't fair . '' `` Oh , Felix , do n't talk like that , '' said Cecily , shocked . `` God MUST be fair . I 'll tell you what I believe is the reason . Peter prays three times a day regular -- in the morning and at dinner time and at night -- and besides that , any time through the day when he happens to think of it , he just prays , standing up . Did you ever hear of such goings-on ? '' `` Well , he 's got to stop praying against me , anyhow , '' said Felix resolutely . `` I wo n't put up with it , and I 'll go and tell him so right off . '' Felix marched over to Uncle Roger 's , and we trailed after , scenting a scene . We found Peter shelling beans in the granary , and whistling cheerily , as with a conscience void of offence towards all men . `` Look here , Peter , '' said Felix ominously , `` they tell me that you 've been praying right along that I could n't eat a bitter apple . Now , I tell you -- '' `` I never did ! '' exclaimed Peter indignantly . `` I never mentioned your name . I never prayed that you could n't eat a bitter apple . I just prayed that I 'd be the only one that could . '' `` Well , that 's the same thing , '' cried Felix .
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