oats and that dog and cat had nerve to face that
beast," said one of the men. "I should like to own them for pets."

"So should I," replied one of the others. "Let us get that panther out
of their yard and then give the goats a rousing good supper to show we
admire bravery in animals as well as in people."

So it happened that the men all came back carrying bunches of clover
and other things they thought the goats would like to eat.

When they dragged the panther out they closed the gate, but neglected
to close it tightly. They had no sooner gotten out of sight than Billy
said, "Now is our chance for freedom. The gate can easily be pushed
open far enough for us to squeeze through."

He told the Angora goats about it, but they had been in captivity so
long they did not yearn for freedom, as they had no homes to go to.
Besides, they were well treated where they were and so they decided to
go out into the Park and roam around a little, but not to run away.

"Well, we are all going to make our escape and skedaddle for home. So
good-by to you all!"

[Illustration]

"Here is wishing you and your family a safe and happy journey,"
bleated the leader of the Angora flock.

"The same to you and yours!" baaed Billy as he, his family and friends
filed out the gate and started on a run toward their old home in Fon
du Lac, Wisconsin.

THE END

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