146 A Great Fright.

 

‘Don’t be fightened; don’t run
away. Johnny won’t hurt ’ou,’ said
our little friend, putting out his
hand once more. But, indeed, he
had no thought of being frightened.
It was angry and insulted that the
stranger felt. And, instead of let-
ting him pat him, he gave such a
snarl and such a snap, that Johnny
could not make it out at all, and
thought he had better make the best
of his way home.

Mr. Dog, however, did not intend
now to allow him to do that in
peace. He had been a great deal
too much offended. So, as soon as
Johnny began to run, he ran too,
and the next minute our poor little