Old Man Coyote looked up at Blacky sharply . Blacky is polite only when he wants to get something . `` There was plenty of hunting , but little enough reward for it , '' replied Old Man Coyote . `` What brings you over here so early ? I should suppose you would be looking for a breakfast . '' Now Blacky the Crow is a very wise fellow . He knows when it is to be sly and crafty and when it is best to be frank and out-spoken . This was a time for the latter . `` I know where Bowser the Hound is , '' said Blacky . `` 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 .
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