Once he turned in the direction of Farmer Brown 's house , but changed his mind as he saw the Black Shadows creeping out from the Purple Hills , and once more headed for the Green Forest . `` Too late to-day . Time I was home now . It 'll keep until to-morrow , '' he muttered . Then he chuckled , and he was still chuckling when he reached the big hemlock tree , among the thick branches of which he spent each night . `` Do n't know what started me off to the Old Pasture this afternoon , but I 'm glad I went . My , my , my , but I 'm glad I went , '' said he , as he fluffed out his feathers and prepared to tuck his head under his wing . `` 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 ?
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