He had just made up his mind that in a few minutes he would have to give up and go to bed when there was a flit of tiny wings , and Tommy Tit the Chickadee dropped into the tree beside him . `` Did you find out anything ? '' asked Happy Jack eagerly , before Tommy had a chance to say a word . -LSB- Illustration : `` DID YOU FIND OUT ANYTHING ? '' ASKED HAPPY JACK EAGERLY . -RSB- Tommy nodded . `` He 's there ! '' he panted , for he was quite out of breath from hurrying so . `` Where ? '' Happy Jack fairly shouted the question . `` Over there in the house , '' replied Tommy Tit . `` Then he has n't gone away ! It 's just as I said , he has n't gone away ! '' cried Happy Jack , and he was so relieved that he jumped up and down and as a result nearly tumbled out of the tree . `` No , '' replied Tommy , `` he has n't gone away , but I think there is something the matter with him . '' Happy Jack grew very sober . `` What makes you think so ? '' he demanded . `` If you 'll give me time to get my breath , I 'll tell you all about it , '' retorted Tommy Tit . `` All right , only please hurry , '' replied Happy Jack , and tried to look patient even if he was n't .
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