`` Everybody says I 'm a chip off the old block , '' remarked Paul , quite at his ease . Anne , who had been watching the little scene , drew a relieved breath . She saw that Miss Lavendar and Paul had `` taken '' to each other , and that there would be no constraint or stiffness . Miss Lavendar was a very sensible person , in spite of her dreams and romance , and after that first little betrayal she tucked her feelings out of sight and entertained Paul as brightly and naturally as if he were anybody 's son who had come to see her . 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 .
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