The Secret Garden
Mr. Pitcher tells Mrs. Medlock upon her arrival that Mary's uncle does not want to see his niece make sure that he doesn't see what he doesn't want to see. Why do you think he didn't want to see Mary?
Chapter 3 and 4
Chapter 3 and 4
Mary's uncle has shut himself off from the world since his wife's death. He has no wish to see anyone, let alone a child.
The Secret Garden