"Most of them are. Look at Uncle Stephen."

"You ain't sure he was drowned."

"Well, he disappeared, and that is worse."

"How do you know? Disappearing might be real easy."

"It's not very easy for your family."

"Hush, let's hear the rest of the predictions," said Cecily.

"Felicity," resumed the Story Girl gravely, "will marry a
minister."

Sara Ray giggled and Felicity blushed. Peter tried hard not to
look too self-consciously delighted.

"She will be a perfect housekeeper and will teach a Sunday School
class and be very happy all her life."

"Will her husband be happy?" queried Dan solemnly.

"I guess he'll be as happy as your wife," retorted Felicity
reddening.

"He'll be the happiest man in the world," declared Peter warmly.

"What about me?" asked Sara Ray.