there are others. I fooled that one, but from now to the end of
the hunting season there will not be a single moment of daylight
when I will feel absolutely safe."

Paddy crept out on the bank and chewed a little twig of poplar
thoughtfully. Paddy says he can always think better if he is
chewing something. "That's bad news, Lightfoot. I'm sorry to hear
it. I certainly am sorry to hear it," said Paddy. "Why anybody
wants to hunt such a handsome fellow as you are, I cannot
understand. My, but that's a beautiful set of antlers you have!"

"They are the best I've ever had; but do you know, Paddy, I
suspect that they may be one of the reasons I am hunted so,"
replied Lightfoot a little sadly." Good looks are not always to
be desired. Have you seen any hunters around here lately?"

Paddy shook his Lead. "Not a single hunter," he replied. "I tell
you what it is, Lightfoot, let's be partners for a while.
You stay right around my pond. If I see or hear or smell anything
suspicious, I'll warn you. You do the same for me. Two sets of
eyes, ears and noses are better than one. What do you say,
Lightfoot?"

"I'll do it," replied Lightfoot.



CHAPTER XIV: How Paddy Warned Lightfoot

It was a queer partnership, that partnership between Lightfoot