`` Do n't talk such nonsense , '' protested Felicity sharply . `` What on earth do you want to be a sailor for and be drowned ? '' `` All sailors are n't drowned , '' said Dan . `` Most of them are . Look at Uncle Stephen . '' `` You ai n't sure he was drowned . '' `` Well , he disappeared , and that is worse . '' `` How do you know ? Disappearing might be real easy . '' `` It 's not very easy for your family . '' `` Hush , let 's hear the rest of the predictions , '' said Cecily . `` Felicity , '' resumed the Story Girl gravely , `` will marry a minister . '' Sara Ray giggled and Felicity blushed . Peter tried hard not to look too self-consciously delighted . `` She will be a perfect housekeeper and will teach a Sunday School class and be very happy all her life . '' `` Will her husband be happy ? '' queried Dan solemnly . `` I guess he 'll be as happy as your wife , '' retorted Felicity reddening . `` He 'll be the happiest man in the world , '' declared Peter warmly . `` What about me ? ''
asked Sara XXXXX .
Cecily Dan Felicity Peter Ray Stephen drowned housekeeper nonsense sailor