He wasn't quite sure that
it really was a chance, for Shadow was such a bold fellow that he might
not be afraid to follow him right in, but it was worth trying.
Along the stone wall beside the Old Orchard raced Happy Jack to the
dooryard of Farmer Brown, and after him ran Shadow the Weasel, and
Shadow looked as if he was enjoying himself. No doubt he was. He knew
just as well as Happy Jack did that there was small chance of meeting
Farmer Brown's boy so early in the morning, so he felt very sure how
that chase was going to end, and that when it did end he would breakfast
on Squirrel.
By the time Happy Jack reached the dooryard, Shadow was only a few jumps
behind him, and Happy Jack was pretty well out of breath. He didn't stop
to look to see if the way was clear. There wasn't time for that.
Besides, there could be no greater danger in front than was almost at
his heels, and so, without looking one way or another, he scampered
across the dooryard and up the big maple tree close to the house. Shadow
the Weasel was surprised. He had not dreamed that Happy Jack would come
over here.
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