If I can but watch Long Robin, surely I shall learn somewhat from him.

I vow that that is better far than prowling aimlessly about the dell.

Let me spend my time and strength in building for myself some nook high up in one of yon trees, from which vantage ground I may spy upon his doings.

If I can but get me up high enough, I can watch him from spot to spot.

Sure I should be stupider than a daylight owl an I could not learn somewhat from his looks and actions on his next visit.