But you would n't do anything you disliked for the heathen children -- you would n't make any real sacrifice for them -- catch you ! '' `` Indeed we would , '' cried Cecily , forgetting her timidity in her zeal . `` I just wish I had a chance to prove it to you . '' `` You do , eh ? Come , now , I 'll take you at your word . I 'll test you . Tomorrow is Communion Sunday and the church will be full of folks and they 'll all have their best clothes on . If you go to church tomorrow in the very costume you have on at present , without telling anyone why you do so , until it is all over , I 'll give you -- why , I vow I 'll give you five dollars for that quilt of yours . '' Poor Cecily ! To go to church in a faded print dress , with a shabby little old sun-hat and worn shoes ! It was very cruel of Mr. Campbell . `` I -- I do n't think mother would let me , '' she faltered . Her tormentor smiled grimly . `` It 's not hard to find some excuse , '' he said sarcastically . Cecily crimsoned and sat up facing Mr. Campbell spunkily . `` It 's NOT an excuse , '' she said . `` If mother will let me go to church like this I 'll go . But I 'll have to tell HER why , Mr. Campbell , because I 'm certain she 'd never let me if I did n't . '' `` Oh , you can tell all your own family , '' said Mr. Campbell , `` but remember , none of them must tell it outside until Sunday is over . If they do , I 'll be sure to find it out and then our bargain is off .
If I see you in church tomorrow , dressed as you are now , I 'll give you my name and five XXXXX .
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