`` It pays to snoop around in this world and see what is going on . I learned a long time ago not to believe everything I hear , and that the surest way to make sure of things is to find out for myself . Nothing like using my own eyes and my own ears . Well , I must get to sleep . '' He began to chuckle again , and he was still chuckling as he fell asleep . The next morning Sammy Jay was astir at the very first sign of light . He waited just long enough to see that every feather was in place , for Sammy is a bit vain , and very particular about his dress . Then he headed straight for Farmer Brown 's house . Just as he expected he found Happy Jack Squirrel was awake , for Happy Jack is an early riser . `` Good morning , '' said Sammy Jay , and tried very hard to make his voice sound smooth and pleasant , a very hard thing for Sammy to do , for his voice , you know , is naturally harsh and unpleasant . `` You seem to be looking as happy as ever . '' `` Of course I am , '' replied Happy Jack . `` Why should n't I be ? I have n't a thing to worry about . Of course I 'm happy , and I hope you 're just as happy as I am . I 'm going to get my breakfast now , and then I 'll be happier still . '' `` That 's so . There 's nothing like a good breakfast to make one happy , '' said Sammy Jay , helping himself to some suet tied to a branch of the maple tree . `` By the way , I saw an old friend of yours yesterday . He inquired after you particularly .
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