And she caught me -- yes , sir ! I felt her skinny hand reach out and clutch my shoulder . I let out a screech -- and woke up . '' `` I should think you did screech , '' said Felicity . `` We heard you clean over into our room . '' `` I hate to dream of being chased because I can never run , '' said Sara Ray with a shiver . `` I just stand rooted to the ground -- and see it coming -- and ca n't stir . It do n't sound much written out , but it 's awful to go through . I 'm sure I hope I 'll never dream Peg Bowen chases me . I 'll die if I do . '' `` I wonder what Peg Bowen would really do to a fellow if she caught him , '' speculated Dan . `` Peg Bowen does n't need to catch you to do things to you , '' said Peter ominously . `` She can put ill-luck on you just by looking at you -- and she will if you offend her . '' `` I do n't believe that , '' said the Story Girl airily . `` Do n't you ? All right , then ! Last summer she called at Lem Hill 's in Markdale , and he told her to clear out or he 'd set the dog on her . Peg cleared out , and she went across his pasture , muttering to herself and throwing her arms round . And next day his very best cow took sick and died . How do you account for that ? ''
`` It might have happened anyhow , '' XXXXX the Story Girl -- somewhat less assuredly , though .
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