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On her way home, Jenny Wren encounters Jimmy Skunk and, despite her promise, can't resist hinting at "great news" in the Old Briar-patch, though she won't reveal details. Jimmy, intrigued by her unusual excitement, decides to visit Peter. 

He finds Peter uncommonly happy, who inadvertently confirms there's "great news" by mentioning Mrs. Peter. Peter then clams up, frustrating Jimmy, who leaves no wiser but convinced something significant has happened.

Notable Quotes:

• "It's hard to keep a secret which you fairly ache to tell; So not to know such secrets is often quite as well." – Peter Rabbit (epigraph)

Summary:

• The swift spread of gossip through the Green Meadows via the "grapevine" effect.
• Peter's continued struggle with keeping a secret, despite his best intentions.
• Jimmy Skunk's calm yet persistent nature in trying to uncover information.

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