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Jenny Wren's gossip about a "secret" in the Old Briar-patch spreads, drawing many curious visitors to Peter. Peter cleverly deflects their questions without revealing anything. 

However, Reddy Fox, with his keen senses, visits. He acts friendly, avoids direct questions, and subtly uses his superior sense of smell to detect a stronger scent of rabbit in a specific spot. Grinning, he realizes he's uncovered Peter's secret, and departs, hoping Old Man Coyote doesn't discover it first, acknowledging the power of his nose.

Notable Quotes:

• "Nothing that you ever do, Nothing good or nothing bad, But has effect on other folks-- Gives them pain or makes them glad." – Peter Rabbit (epigraph)

Summary:

• The inevitable revelation of Peter's secret, despite his efforts to conceal it.
• Reddy Fox's cunning use of all his senses, particularly his keen nose, to deduce the truth.
• The immediate and chilling shift in tone from happy news to the looming threat of danger.

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