They all had a jolly afternoon together and such a feast of fat things by way of supper as would have made old Mrs. Irving hold up her hands in horror , believing that Paul 's digestion would be ruined for ever . `` Come again , laddie , '' said Miss Lavendar , shaking hands with him at parting . `` You may kiss me if you like , '' said Paul gravely . Miss Lavendar stooped and kissed him . `` How did you know I wanted to ? '' she whispered . `` Because you looked at me just as my little mother used to do when she wanted to kiss me . As a rule , I do n't like to be kissed . Boys do n't . You know , Miss Lewis . But I think I rather like to have you kiss me . And of course I 'll come to see you again . I think I 'd like to have you for a particular friend of mine , if you do n't object . '' `` I ... I do n't think I shall object , '' said Miss Lavendar . She turned and went in very quickly ; but a moment later she was waving a gay and smiling good-bye to them from the window . `` I like Miss Lavendar , '' announced Paul , as they walked through the beech woods . `` I like the way she looked at me , and I like her stone house , and I like Charlotta the Fourth . I wish Grandma Irving had a Charlotta the Fourth instead of a Mary Joe . I feel sure Charlotta the Fourth would n't think I was wrong in my upper story when I told her what I think about things . Was n't that a splendid tea we had , teacher ?
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