Felicity was in a rage over it , and declared SHE would n't go to church if Cecily went in such a rig . Dan sarcastically inquired if all she went to church for was to show off her fine clothes and look at other people 's ; then they quarrelled and did n't speak to each other for two days , much to Cecily 's distress . I suspect poor Sis wished devoutly that it might rain the next day ; but it was gloriously fine . We were all waiting in the orchard for the Story Girl who had not begun to dress for church until Cecily and Felicity were ready . Felicity was her prettiest in flower-trimmed hat , crisp muslin , floating ribbons and trim black slippers . Poor Cecily stood beside her mute and pale , in her faded school garb and heavy copper-toed boots . But her face , if pale , was very determined . Cecily , having put her hand to the plough , was not of those who turn back . `` You do look just awful , '' said Felicity . `` I do n't care -- I 'm going to sit in Uncle James ' pew . I WO N'T sit with you . There will be so many strangers there , and all the Markdale people , and what will they think of you ? Some of them will never know the reason , either . '' `` I wish the Story Girl would hurry , '' was all poor Cecily said . `` We 're going to be late . It would n't have been quite so hard if I could have got there before anyone and slipped quietly into our pew . '' `` Here she comes at last , '' said Dan . `` Why -- what 's she got on ? '' The Story Girl joined us with a quizzical smile on her face . Dan whistled .
Cecily 's pale cheeks flushed XXXXX understanding and gratitude .
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