"Aha!" said Spot very softly. "Aha! Here's a bit of luck." And he turned sharply aside and hurried towards the house, to come to a dead stop beneath the window and stand there motionless with his nose pointing at the sleeping form of Miss Kitty.
Though Spot didn't make the slightest noise the sleeper suddenly opened her eyes.
"Tchah!" she exclaimed, springing to her feet and glaring at her annoyer.
Spot Bolted Through the Barn Door.
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If the window hadn't been closed no doubt Miss Kitty would have slipped through it into the kitchen. But there was no escape that way.
"It's a pity," she muttered, "that a person can't take a cat nap without being stared at by this old dog. I think it's about time I took my neighbor's advice and taught him to keep his eyes and his nose where they belong."
Then Miss Kitty Cat jumped. She jumped off the window ledge straight at old dog Spot, who was still gazing up at her from below.
When he saw her coming he gave a startled yelp and tried to dodge her. But he was too slow. Miss Kitty Cat landed squarely on his back and clawed him savagely.