– We will not offend you, trees, we are good! despite his fear, the boy said loudly.
And at that moment, the trees parted, and the sun came out. It illuminated a thin path leading deep into the forest to an old pine tree.
– Don't fall behind, Snitter! Levka shouted to the cat.
The cat jumped out from under a big red mushroom and ran ahead, now he stopped being afraid, since his friend is not afraid.
They walked along the path and hummed their favorite song, and they got to the place.
And now a huge old, old pine tree appeared before their eyes, from the hollow of which large round eyes were looking at them attentively.
–So, so, who is this wandering around here? Uh-huh… No way a boy and a cat? – a big white owl laughed in a hollow voice in the hollow.
– No one voluntarily wanders so far from home alone and … without parents. Uh-Huh… If I wasn't so wise and all – knowing, I would have decided that you were naughty at home and ran away to the forest so that you wouldn't be punished, " the owl continued.
"She's also a prig," snorted Snitter
"But I know you're a good boy and you've come for advice," the owl finished, winking at Levka with a sleepy eye.