It proved to be just as Solomon had told his cousin, Simon . Solomon had so much on his mind that he had no sooner fallen asleep than he awoke again, to study over the question that him. He certainly did not want Simon to have twice as many mice as he. But Simon's argument was a good one. He had said that since Solomon was more than twice his size, it was proper that he should have a chance to grow. And everybody knew—Solomon reflected—everybody knew that eating made one larger.  
 
The longer Solomon pondered, the farther he seemed from any answer that he liked. And he had begun to fear that he would not succeed in getting more than thirty-nine all day—instead of forty—when all at once an idea came into his mind.
 
Solomon knew right away that he had nothing more to worry about. He dropped into a sound sleep with a pleasant smile upon his usually solemn face. And when he opened his eyes again it was time for Simon Screecher to arrive.
 
Yes! Solomon could hear his cousin's whistle even then. So he hurried to his door; and there was Simon, sitting on a limb of the big waiting for him!
 
“It's all right!” said Solomon to his cousin. “I agree to your suggestion. We'll hunt together again to-night; and if you will give me one-third of all the mice you catch, I promise to give you two-thirds of all the mice that I capture.”
 
 
“Good!” said Simon Screecher. And he looked vastly relieved. “Just when you have any mice for me!”
 
“Whistle when you have any for me!” Solomon Owl replied.
 
And at that they started out for their night's sport. It was not long before Simon Screecher's well known whistle brought Solomon hurrying to him. Simon already had three mice, one of which he gave to Solomon, according to their agreement.
 
That same thing happened several times; until at last Simon Screecher began to

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