Peter 's black eyes filled with adoring gratitude . `` That 's so kind of you , Felicity . I 'll come as often as I can , of course ; but it wo n't be the same as being around with you all the time . The other thing is even worse . You see , it was a Methodist revival father got converted in , and so of course he joined the Methodist church . He was n't anything before . He used to say he was a Nothingarian and lived up to it -- kind of bragging like . But he 's a strong Methodist now , and is going to go to Markdale Methodist church and pay to the salary . Now what 'll he say when I tell him I 'm a Presbyterian ? '' `` You have n't told him , yet ? '' asked the Story Girl . `` No , I did n't dare . I was scared he 'd say I 'd have to be a Methodist . '' `` Well , Methodists are pretty near as good as Presbyterians , '' said Felicity , with the air of one making a great concession . `` I guess they 're every bit as good , '' retorted Peter . `` But that ai n't the point . I 've got to be a Presbyterian , 'cause I stick to a thing when I once decide it . But I expect father will be mad when he finds out . '' `` If he 's converted he ought n't to get mad , '' said Dan . `` Well , lots o ' people do .
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