Then she went to bed with a towel tied over her head to protect the pillow . She did not sleep well and had uncanny dreams , but she came down to breakfast with an expression of triumph . The Story Girl examined her head critically and said , `` Cecily , if I were you I 'd take those papers out this morning . '' `` Oh , no ; if I do my hair will be straight again by night . I mean to leave them in till the last minute . '' `` I would n't do that -- I really would n't , '' persisted the Story Girl . `` If you do your hair will be too curly and all bushy and fuzzy . '' Cecily finally yielded and went upstairs with the Story Girl . Presently we heard a little shriek -- then two little shrieks -- then three . Then Felicity came flying down and called her mother . Aunt Janet went up and presently came down again with a grim mouth . She filled a large pan with warm water and carried it upstairs . We dared ask her no questions , but when Felicity came down to wash the dishes we bombarded her . `` What on earth is the matter with Cecily ? '' demanded Dan . `` Is she sick ? '' `` No , she is n't . I warned her not to put her hair in curls but she would n't listen to me . I guess she wishes she had now . When people have n't natural curly hair they should n't try to make it curly .
They get punished XXXXX they do . ''
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