`` But you only have the one wish , so do n't waste it . '' `` We 're so much obliged to you for all your trouble , '' said the Story Girl politely . `` Never mind the trouble . The expense is the thing , '' retorted Peg grimly . `` Oh ! '' Felicity hesitated . `` If you would let us pay you -- give you something -- '' `` No , thank yez , '' responded Peg loftily . `` There is people who take money for their hospitality , I 've heerd , but I 'm thankful to say I do n't associate with that class . Yez are welcome to all yez have had here , if yez ARE in a big hurry to get away . '' She shut the door behind us with something of a slam , and her black cat followed us so far , with stealthy , furtive footsteps , that we were frightened of it . Eventually it turned back ; then , and not till then , did we feel free to discuss our adventure . `` Well , I 'm thankful we 're out of THAT , '' said Felicity , drawing a long breath . `` Has n't it just been an awful experience ? '' `` We might all have been found frozen stark and stiff this morning , '' remarked the Story Girl with apparent relish . `` I tell you , it was a lucky thing we got to Peg Bowen 's , '' said Dan . `` Miss Marwood says there is no such thing as luck , '' protested Cecily . `` We ought to say it was Providence instead . '' `` Well , Peg and Providence do n't seem to go together very well , somehow , '' retorted Dan . `` If Peg is a witch it must be the Other One she 's in co. . with . ''
`` Dan , it 's getting XXXXX be simply scandalous the way you talk , '' said Felicity .
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