Then he scurried over to his splendid new storehouse , which no one knew of but himself , and stuffed the pockets in his cheeks with good things to eat . When he could n't stuff another thing in , he scurried over to the nice , mossy log on the edge of the Green Forest , and there he emptied his pockets , for that was to be his dining table . Back and forth , back and forth between his secret storehouse and the smooth , mossy log hurried Striped Chipmunk . He knew that Happy Jack and the Chatterer have great appetites , and he wanted to be sure that there was plenty of good things to eat . And as he scurried along , he sang a little song . `` Thanksgiving comes but once a year , But when it comes it brings good cheer . For in my storehouse on this day Are piles of good things hid away . Each day I 've worked from early morn To gather acorns , nuts , and corn , Till now I 've plenty and to spare Without a worry or a care . So light of heart the whole day long , I 'll sing a glad Thanksgiving song . '' Promptly at the dinner hour Happy Jack appeared coming from one direction , and Chatterer the Red Squirrel coming from another direction . They did n't see each other until just as they reached Striped Chipmunk 's smooth , mossy log . Then they stopped and scowled . Striped Chipmunk pretended not to notice anything wrong and bustled about , talking all the time as if his guests were the best of friends . On the smooth , mossy log was a great pile of shining yellow corn . There was another pile of plump ripe acorns , and three little piles of dainty looking brown seeds . But the thing that Happy Jack could n't keep his eyes off was right in the middle . It was a huge pile of big , fat hickory nuts . Now who could remain ill-tempered and cross with such a lot of goodies spread before him ? Certainly not Happy Jack or his cousin , Chatterer the Red Squirrel . They just had to smile in spite of themselves , and when Striped Chipmunk urged them to sit down and help themselves , they did .
In three minutes they were so busy eating that they had forgotten all about their quarrel and were laughing and chatting like the best XXXXX friends .
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