The Lover vs. Bambi

                

    "He feels sorry for me, but I say no, I'm not to be pitied, no one is, except my mother. He says, You only came because I'm rich. I say that's how I desire him, with his money, that when I first saw him he was already in his car, in his money, so I can't say what I'd have done if he'd been different. He says, I wish I could take you away, go away with you. I say I couldn't leave my mother yet without dying of grief. He says he certainly hasn't been lucky with me, but he'll give me some money anyway, don't worry. He's lain down again. Again we're silent.


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    But he had to stop short in the midst of his course, and swerve to one side, for the old stag was standing there, barring his path.
    Bambi had no time for anything but love. The old stag was indifferent to him now. He would meet him again somewhere later on. He had no time for old stags now, however noble they might be. He had thoughts for Faline alone. He greeted the stag hastily and tried to hurry by.
    "Where are you going?" asked the old stag earnestly.
    Bambi was somewhat embarrassed and tried to think of an evasion, but he changed his mind and answered truthfully, "To her."
    "Don't go," said the old stag.