That evening Johnny ran to the home of every settler and said, The Indians will attack you tonight. Run away！ Go and hide in theforest！ The settlers escaped 2 to the forest andno one was killed.　　Johnny loved all forms of human andanimal life. He didnt eat meat because hedidnt want to kill animals. He loved insects, too. He loved andrespected every living thing. He was a very special person. One autumn day, Johnny was near an apple orchard. He heardthe cry of an animal. Behind a tree he found a deer 3. My poor friend！ said Johnny. Dont be afraid！ He examined the deer and said, Your leg is injured 4. I can helpyou. The deer wasnt afraid. Johnny stayed with the deer for many days and helped it. Im happy you can walk again. Go and run in the forest, mylittle friend！ ·

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