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Which excerpt from "Raymond's Run” best shows that Squeaky is protective of her brother?

But now, if anybody has anything to say to Raymond, anything to say about his big head, they have to come by me.
So I keep Raymond on the inside of me, and he plays like he’s driving a stage coach which is O.K. by me. . .
. . . shame on Raymond if he can’t keep up. But of course he does, ‘cause if he hangs back someone’s liable to walk up to him and get smart, or take his allowance from him. . .
I see that ole Raymond is on line on the other side of the fence, bending down with his fingers on the ground just like he knew what he was doing. I was going to yell at him but then I didn’t.

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The first excerpt: "But now, if anybody has anything to say to Raymond, anything to say about his big head, they have to come by me."

Why: It directly shows Squeaky's protective stance—she positions herself as Raymond’s defender and barrier against anyone who might tease or hurt him.