While he debates which "path to purse", a small girl runs out from the wood, from whom he hides, then, "her foot slipped, she fell into the rapid stream", the monster continues to save her and "restore animation" into her body, but this is to no avail, when a "rustic" comes to her supposed aid, he took the girl and "hastened toward the deep pat of the wood". ... William is playing hide and seek when he first comes upon the monster who perceives this to be a perfect opportunity to gain a friend because he will not have developed prejudice against his appearance, but this perception is short-liv...

• Word Count: 2019
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate