Reddy did n't see him . In fact , Blacky had been so far ahead that Reddy had lost sight of him some time before . Out of the bushes trotted Reddy . His tongue was hanging out just a little , and he was panting . Blacky was just about to speak when Reddy stopped . He stood as still as if he had suddenly been frozen stiff . His sharp black ears were cocked forward , and his head was turned just a little to one side . Reddy was listening . He was listening for the voice of Blacky . You see , he thought Blacky was still far ahead of him . For several minutes Reddy stood listening with all his might , and Blacky 's sharp eyes twinkled as he looked down , watching Reddy . Suddenly Reddy sat down . There was an expression on his sharp face which Blacky understood perfectly . It was quite plain that Reddy was becoming suspicious . He had begun to suspect that he had been tricked by Blacky and led so far away from home for nothing . Down inside Blacky chuckled . It was a noiseless chuckle , for Blacky did not intend to give himself away until he had to . But when at last he saw that Reddy was beginning to get uneasy , Blacky spoke . `` You seem to be feeling better , Brother Reddy , '' said he . `` You must excuse me for keeping you waiting , but I did not suppose that any one so weak and feeble as you appeared to be early this morning could possibly get here so soon . ''
At the sound of XXXXX 's voice , Reddy was so startled that he jumped quite as if he had sat down on a prickly briar .
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