`` I thought you would n't want me prowling about your domains . Besides , I was afraid I 'd meet you ... and I do n't like meeting men . I hate to have them around ... I 'm so shy and awkward . '' `` Do you find me very dreadful ? '' he asked . I reflected again ... and was again surprised . `` No , I do n't . I do n't mind you a bit ... any more than if you were Dad . '' `` Then you must n't consider yourself an exile from Stillwater . The woods are yours to roam in at will , and if you want to roam them alone you may , and if you 'd like a companion once in a while command me . Let 's be good friends , little lass . Shake hands on it . '' I slipped down from the fence and shook hands with him . I did like him very much ... he was so nice and unaffected and brotherly ... just as if I 'd known him all my life . We walked down the long white avenue , where everything was growing dusky , and I had told him all my troubles before we got to the end of it . He was so sympathetic and agreed with me that it was a pity people had to grow up . He promised to come over tomorrow and look at Don 's leg . Don is one of my dogs , and he has got a bad leg . I 've been doctoring it myself , but it does n't get any better . Sidney thinks he can cure it .
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