I felt to see , and it was lying down quite flat . But it was only a visitor after all . I do n't know whether I was glad or disappointed . I do n't think it would be a pleasant experience to see the ghost . But after I had seen it think what a heroine I would be ! `` Oh , Peter , what do you think ? I have got acquainted with the Awkward Man at last . I never thought it would be so easy . Yesterday Aunt Olivia wanted some ferns , so I went back to the maple woods to get them for her , and I found some lovely ones by the spring . And while I was sitting there , looking into the spring who should come along but the Awkward Man himself . He sat right down beside me and began to talk . I never was so surprised in my life . We had a very interesting talk , and I told him two of my best stories , and a great many of my secrets into the bargain . They may say what they like , but he was not one bit shy or awkward , and he has beautiful eyes . He did not tell me any of his secrets , but I believe he will some day . Of course I never said a word about his Alice-room . But I gave him a hint about his little brown book . I said I loved poetry and often felt like writing it , and then I said , ` Do you ever feel like that , Mr. Dale ? ' He said , yes , he sometimes felt that way , but he did not mention the brown book . I thought he might have .
But XXXXX all I do n't like people who tell you everything the first time you meet them , like Sara Ray .
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