Woodpecker, as he sat down to rest.

"He surely will," replied Sammy Jay, and then he flattered and
flattered Drummer the Woodpecker until finally Drummer told all about
Peter's plan for a surprise party for Unc' Billy Possum.

By and by, as he flew home, Sammy Jay chuckled and said:

"You've got to rise 'fore break of day
If you want to fool old Mr. Jay."




VII

FOUR LITTLE SCAMPS PLAN MISCHIEF

"Some folks think they're mighty smart--
Oh, la me! Oh, la me!
Like the knave who stole the tart--
Oh, la me! Oh, la me!
Some folks will waken up some day--
And find they can't fool Mr. Jay!"


Sammy Jay was mightily pleased with himself. He had found out all
about Peter Rabbit's plan to give Unc' Billy Possum a surprise party
when his family came up from "Ol' Virginny." He had found out that all
the little forest and meadow people but himself and his cousin, Blacky