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Then he laid a hand upon each of the boy 's little homespun shoulders . `` Go and see Doctor Prescott , and tell him your plan , and -- if he does not approve of it , come here and let me know , '' he said , and seriously enough to suit even Jerome 's jealous self-respect . `` Yes , sir , '' said Jerome . `` And , '' added the Squire , `` you had better go a little after noon -- you will be more likely to find him at home . '' `` Yes , sir . '' `` Are you afraid to go out alone after dark ? '' asked the Squire .