The Borrowers Fear Quotes

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Quote #10

"But something must have happened to her!" exclaimed Homily.

"Yes," said Pod. He turned to Arrietty. "See what I mean, Arrietty, about those fields?"

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"Pod," said Homily soberly, "I'm frightened. Everything seems to be happening at once. What are we going to do?" (14.43-44, 47)

Do you think Homily and Pod are right to scare Arrietty away from things she hasn't experienced? We mean, they are trying to protect her, after all.