`` I told you , Dan , that you should have shovelled the snow away from the front door this morning . Cecily , set those pots in the pantry quick -- hide those boots , Felix -- shut the cupboard door , Peter -- Sara , straighten up the lounge . She 's awfully particular and ma says her house is always as neat as wax . '' To do Felicity justice , while she issued orders to the rest of us , she was flying busily about herself , and it was amazing how much was accomplished in the way of putting the kitchen in perfect order during the two minutes in which Great-aunt Eliza was crossing the yard . `` Fortunately the sitting-room is tidy and there 's plenty in the pantry , '' said Felicity , who could face anything undauntedly with a well-stocked larder behind her . Further conversation was cut short by a decided rap at the door . Felicity opened it . `` Why , how do you do , Aunt Eliza ? '' she said loudly . A slightly bewildered look appeared on Aunt Eliza 's face . Felicity perceived she had not spoken loudly enough . `` How do you do , Aunt Eliza , '' she repeated at the top of her voice . `` Come in -- we are glad to see you . We 've been looking for you for ever so long . '' `` Are your father and mother at home ? '' asked Aunt Eliza , slowly . `` No , they went to town today . But they 'll be home this evening . '' `` I 'm sorry they 're away , '' said Aunt Eliza , coming in , `` because I can stay only a few hours . '' `` Oh , that 's too bad , '' shouted poor Felicity , darting an angry glance at the rest of us , as if to demand why we did n't help her out .
`` Why , we 've been thinking you 'd XXXXX a week with us anyway .
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