Then all began to pick up the nuts that had fallen from the old
nest where Sammy Jay had hidden them. By and by, with Happy Jack
leading the way, they all marched back to the old chestnut tree
and there Happy Jack stored all the nuts away in his snug little
hollow once more.

And ever since that day, Sammy Jay, whenever he tries to call,
just screams" "Thief!" "Thief!" "Thief!"



CHAPTER XI JERRY MUSKRAT'S PARTY

All the Merry Little Breezes of Old Mother West Wind were
hurrying over the Green Meadows. Some flew this way and some ran
that way and some danced the other way. You see, Jerry Muskrat had
asked them to carry his invitations to a party at the Big Rock in
the Smiling Pool.

Of course every one said that they would be delighted to go to
Jerry Muskrat's party. Round Mr. Sun shone his very brightest.
The sky was its bluest and the little birds had promised to be
there to sing for Jerry Muskrat, so of course all the little
folks in the Green Meadows and in the wood wanted to go.

There were Johnny Chuck and Reddy Fox and Jimmy Skunk and Bobby
Coon and Happy Jack Squirrel and Striped Chipmunk and Billy Mink
and Little Joe Otter and Grandfather Frog and old Mr. Toad and
Mr. Blacksnake--all going to Jerry Muskrat's party.