He knew that it was his only chance . He was n't quite sure that it really was a chance , for Shadow was such a bold fellow that he might not be afraid to follow him right in , but it was worth trying . Along the stone wall beside the Old Orchard raced Happy Jack to the dooryard of Farmer Brown , and after him ran Shadow the Weasel , and Shadow looked as if he was enjoying himself . No doubt he was . He knew just as well as Happy Jack did that there was small chance of meeting Farmer Brown 's boy so early in the morning , so he felt very sure how that chase was going to end , and that when it did end he would breakfast on Squirrel . By the time Happy Jack reached the dooryard , Shadow was only a few jumps behind him , and Happy Jack was pretty well out of breath . He did n't stop to look to see if the way was clear . There was n't time for that . Besides , there could be no greater danger in front than was almost at his heels , and so , without looking one way or another , he scampered across the dooryard and up the big maple tree close to the house . Shadow the Weasel was surprised . He had not dreamed that Happy Jack would come over here . But Shadow is a bold fellow , and it made little difference to him where Happy Jack went . At least , that is what he thought . So he followed Happy Jack across the dooryard and up the maple tree . He took his time about it , for he knew by the way Happy Jack had run that he was pretty nearly at the end of his strength . `` He never 'll get out of this tree , '' thought Shadow , as he started to climb it . He fully expected to find Happy Jack huddled in a miserable little heap somewhere near the top . Just imagine how surprised he was when he discovered that Happy Jack was n't to be seen . He rubbed his angry little red eyes , and they grew angrier and redder than before . `` Must be a hollow up here somewhere , '' he muttered .
`` I 'll just follow the scent XXXXX his feet , and that will lead me to him . ''
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