A flesh-and-blood combination of both came upon Evan unawares.
"Wow!" he shouted, rubbing the top of his head.
The girl laughed until she was ashamed of herself; then hid her face and started to run off.
"Don't go 'way, Lily," he called; "I want to say something to you."
She stopped, and eyed him suspiciously.
"What is it, Mr. Nelson?"
"Come here and I'll tell you."
She ventured near.
"Won't you stay a while?" he said, turning his eyes on hers. "I can't empty it all out in a minute, you know."
"Is it important?" asked Lily, slyly.