Like a flash the thought came to Happy Jack that here was a chance to show what a bold fellow he had become . `` Hello , Sammy ! '' he exclaimed . `` Are you feeling very brave this morning ? '' `` Me feeling brave ? What are you talking about ? If I was as timid as you are , I would n't ever talk about bravery to other people . If there is anything you dare to do that I do n't , I 've never heard of it , '' retorted Sammy Jay . `` Come on ! '' cried Happy Jack . `` I 'm going to get my breakfast , and I dare you to follow me ! '' Sammy Jay actually laughed right out . `` Go ahead . Wherever you go , I 'll go , '' he declared . Happy Jack started right away for Farmer Brown 's house , and Sammy followed . Through the Old Orchard , across the dooryard and into the big maple tree Happy Jack led the way , and Sammy followed , all the time wondering what was up . He had been there many times . In fact , he had had many a good meal of suet there during the cold weather , for Farmer Brown 's boy had kept a big piece tied to a branch of the maple tree for those who were hungry . Sammy was a little surprised when he saw Happy Jack jump over on to the window-sill . Still , he had been on that window-sill more than once himself , when he had made sure that no one was near , and had helped himself to the cracked nuts he had found there .
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