`` I saw him yesterday . '' Old Man Coyote pricked up his ears and grinned . `` I thought he was dead , '' said he . `` It 's a long time since we 've heard from Bowser . Is he well ? '' `` Quite well , '' replied Blacky , `` but unhappy . He is homesick . I suspect that the trouble with Bowser is that he has n't the least idea in which direction home lies . You enjoy running , so why not go with me to pay Bowser a visit and then lead him back home ? '' Old Man Coyote threw back his head and laughed in that crazy fashion of his till the very hills rang with the sound of his voice . CHAPTER XXV BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean , and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day . Bowser the Hound . Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh . There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote 's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound . Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble , and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets , but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return . `` You 're a hard-hearted old sinner , '' declared Blacky , as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox . Old Man Coyote grinned . `` It is every one for himself , you know , '' said he . `` Bowser would do his best to catch me if he had the chance . So if he is in trouble , he can stay there for all of me . ''
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