Oh , yes , it 's very easy for you all to laugh ! You did n't have to drink it . '' `` We had to eat two meals , though , '' said Felicity with a shiver . `` And I do n't know when those dishes of hers were washed . I just shut my eyes and took gulps . '' `` Did you notice the soapy taste in the porridge ? '' asked the Story Girl . `` Oh , there were so many queer tastes about it I did n't notice one more than another , '' answered Felicity wearily . `` What bothers me , '' remarked Peter absently , `` is that skull . Do you suppose Peg really finds things out by it ? '' `` Nonsense ! How could she ? '' scoffed Felix , bold as a lion in daylight . `` She did n't SAY she did , you know , '' I said cautiously . `` Well , we 'll know in time if the things she said were going to happen do , '' mused Peter . `` Do you suppose your father is really coming home ? '' queried Felicity . `` I hope not , '' answered Peter decidedly . `` You ought to be ashamed of yourself , '' said Felicity severely . `` No , I ought n't .
Father got drunk all the time he was home , and would n't work and was bad to mother , '' said XXXXX defiantly .
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