Chapter XVIII: Mutual Relief

CHAPTER XVIII MUTUAL RELIEF The wise Fox knows that with every chicken he steals he puts an increased price on his own skin. _Bowser the Hound._ When Reddy Fox dashed between the legs of Farmer Brown's boy and out of the open door of the henhouse, it was with his heart in his mouth. At least, it seemed that way. Would he find the henyard gate open? Supposing Farmer Brown's boy had closed it after he entered! Reddy would then be a prisoner just as he had been all night, and all hope would end. Just imagine with what terrible anxiety and