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Page 27
... again turned toward the highway . In a few minutes he found himself in a corner formed by the meeting of two stone fences . Then he turned appealingly to me , uttering the soft note of the mallard . seemed to cross his THE WIT OF A DUCK 27.
... again turned toward the highway . In a few minutes he found himself in a corner formed by the meeting of two stone fences . Then he turned appealingly to me , uttering the soft note of the mallard . seemed to cross his THE WIT OF A DUCK 27.
Page 28
Elizabeth Virginia Brown. soft note of the mallard . seemed to cross his mind . To use his wings never Well , I am bound to confess that I helped the drake over the wall , but I set him down in the road as impartially as I could . How ...
Elizabeth Virginia Brown. soft note of the mallard . seemed to cross his mind . To use his wings never Well , I am bound to confess that I helped the drake over the wall , but I set him down in the road as impartially as I could . How ...
Page 31
... the cradle with them . Some of the finches twitter a low , musical song over their little ones , and we have often found their nests by hearing these soft , sweet notes . One must listen , as well as look , to learn CRADLE MAKING 31.
... the cradle with them . Some of the finches twitter a low , musical song over their little ones , and we have often found their nests by hearing these soft , sweet notes . One must listen , as well as look , to learn CRADLE MAKING 31.
Page 32
... them . Birds do not have to think about the cost of anything . There must be downy quilts in every nursery . These crib blankets are always on hand . Sometimes they are soft gray or brown in. 32 STORIES OF CHILDHOOD AND NATURE.
... them . Birds do not have to think about the cost of anything . There must be downy quilts in every nursery . These crib blankets are always on hand . Sometimes they are soft gray or brown in. 32 STORIES OF CHILDHOOD AND NATURE.
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Elizabeth Virginia Brown. hand . Sometimes they are soft gray or brown in color , and sometimes they are " crazy quilts . " It all depends upon what sort of a breast the mother bird has . At first thought one might fear that such a quilt ...
Elizabeth Virginia Brown. hand . Sometimes they are soft gray or brown in color , and sometimes they are " crazy quilts . " It all depends upon what sort of a breast the mother bird has . At first thought one might fear that such a quilt ...
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