Final answer:
The animal that Maggie is compared to at the beginning of the story cannot be determined from the provided excerpts; additional context from the story is required.
Step-by-step explanation:
The type of animal that the narrator describes Maggie as at the beginning of the story is not explicitly stated in the excerpts provided. Therefore, without additional context or knowing which specific story is in reference, I cannot accurately determine whether Maggie is compared to a dove, turtle, panther, or rabbit. To answer this question correctly, more information is needed from the text that directly associates Maggie with one of these animals.