Peter Learns Something He Hadn't Guessed 



some," replied Peter politely. "I just love that 

 sky-blue coat of yours. What is the reason that 

 Mrs. Bluebird doesn't wear as bright a coat as 

 you do?" 



"Go ask Jenny Wren," chuckled Winsome 

 Bluebird, and before Peter could say another 

 word he flew over to the roof of Farmer Brown's 

 house. 



Back scampered Peter to tell Jenny Wren that 

 he was sorry he had doubted her and that he 

 never would again. Then he begged Jenny to 

 tell him why it was that Mrs. Bluebird was not 

 as brightly dressed as was Winsome. 



"Mrs. Bluebird, like most mothers, is alto- 

 gether too busy to spend much time taking care 

 of her clothes; and fine clothes need a lot of 

 care," replied Jenny. "Besides, when Winsome 

 is about he attracts all the attention and that 

 gives her a chance to slip in and out of her nest 

 without being noticed. I don't believe you know, 

 Peter Rabbit, where Winsome's nest is." 



Peter had to admit that he didn't, although 

 he had tried his best to find out by watching 

 Winsome. "I think it's over in that little house 

 put up by Farmer Brown's boy," he ventured. 

 "I saw both Mr. and Mrs. Bluebird go in it when 

 they first came, and I've seen Winsome around 

 it a great deal since, so I guess it is there." 

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