That was because Johnny Chuck had found the greatest thing in the world , which is love . But Johnny still had one great wish , the wish that he might show Polly Chuck just how brave and strong he was and how well he could take care of her . One morning they were feasting in a patch of sweet clover over near an old stone wall . It was the same stone wall in which Johnny Chuck had escaped from old Whitetail the Marshhawk , when Johnny was a very little fellow . Suddenly Polly gave a little scream of fright . Johnny Chuck looked up to see a dog almost upon her . Johnny 's first thought was to run to the old stone wall . He was nearer to it than Polly was . Then he saw that that dreadful dog would catch Polly before she could reach the stone wall . A great rage filled Johnny 's heart , just as it had when he had fought the old gray Chuck . Every hair stood on end , not with fear , but with anger , and he sprang in front of Polly . `` Run , Polly , run ! '' he cried , and Polly ran . But Johnny did n't run . Oh , my , no ! Johnny did n't run . He drew himself together ready to spring . He showed all his sharp teeth and ground them savagely . Little sparks of fire seemed to snap out of his eyes . There was no sign of fear in Johnny Chuck then , not the least little bit .
Just in front of him the XXXXX stopped and barked .
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