At least one hunter did , and I do n't doubt 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 can not 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 XXXXX .
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