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."

It didn't take Blacky long to find Reddy Fox. You see, it was so early in the morning that Reddy had not retired for his daily nap. Like Old Man Coyote, he was just returning from a night's hunt when Blacky arrived.

"Hello, Reddy!" exclaimed Blacky. "You certainly are looking in mighty fine condition. That red coat of yours is the handsomest coat I've ever seen. If I had a coat like that I know I should be so swelled up with pride that I just wouldn't be able to see common folks. I'm glad you're not that way, Reddy. One of the things I like about you is the fact that you never allow your fine coat to make you proud. That is more than I can say for some folks I know."

Answer the following questions:
1. What's the name of the bird?
2. and what did he say to the old man Coyote?
3. What was the response?
4. And where did he want the dog to do?
5. sorry about that! What was the dog's name?
6. Is it likely that he will come back?
7. who was the bird going for from up above?
8. Time started closing in on me sorry about that one! Was the wolf young or elderly?
9. Yes! Did the bird finally get to his friend after searching above?
10. was his friend already asleep?
11. why not?
1. Blacky the Crow
2. You're a hard-hearted old sinner
3. It is every one for himself, you know
4. Stay there
5. Bowser
6. No
7. He was searching for Reddy Fox.
8. Old if you mean the Coyote
9. Yes
10. No
11. It was too early