She said it quietly ; but Peter obeyed . I think he would have obeyed if she , in that tone and with those eyes , had ordered him to cast himself into the depths of the sea . I know I should . `` He 's BEWITCHED -- that 's what 's the matter with him , '' said Peter , half defiantly , half shamefacedly . `` Bewitched ? Nonsense ! '' `` There now , what did I tell you ? '' complained Peter . The Story Girl looked at Peter , at the rest of us , and then at poor Pat . `` How could he be bewitched ? '' she asked irresolutely , `` and who could bewitch him ? '' `` I do n't know HOW he was bewitched , '' said Peter . `` I 'd have to be a witch myself to know that . But Peg Bowen bewitched him . '' `` Nonsense ! '' said the Story Girl again . `` All right , '' said Peter . `` You do n't have to believe me . '' `` If Peg Bowen could bewitch anything -- and I do n't believe she could -- why should she bewitch Pat ? '' asked the Story Girl .
`` Everybody here and XXXXX Uncle Alec 's is always kind to her . ''
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