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other ways of defending ays

So, as Johnny held her by his
tight hand, out goes Mrs. Puss’s
tight paw, with the claws out, too ;
and then the other fat arm feels them
so sharp, that its owner soon pulls it
back, and lets go his hold.

So, you see, he finds out that puss
can scratch if Johnny can pull, and
that if this cat is ever to be his
friend, he must try and win her more
cautiously, and not be in such a
hurry about it.

Johnny was no coward, you
know, and he was not going to be
daunted by that little bit of a scratch.