Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: During their conversation , Tod lets it slip that Copper is n't a stray , and Dixie hatches a plan to get Copper out of the band with Tod 's help .
Simplified: During their conversation , Tod lets it slip that Copper is not a stray , and Dixie hatches a plan to get Copper out of the band with Tod 's help .