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Pipe then said with a loud voice, "You may all know that Turnstone 

 will now dive in search of the bottom of the ocean, for our benefit," 

 The people (animals and others), were standing with anxiety to see 

 the results. So the bird straightened its head, fluttered its wings and 

 dived, leaving circular ripples on the surface. All the rest were of 

 course delighted to see the first attempt, and really put confidence 

 in the bird for good results. Just after the sun had risen, this 

 little water-fowl was seen floating on the surface near the gathering. 

 "Well! Well! Here comes the errand boy, and now we shall hear 

 rhe report," said the man, moving his head a little. "I cannot find 

 a trace of it. It is quite deep, therefore I could not go farther," 

 said the bird, breathing just a little, as its stomach was well loaded. 

 "You may all know that he has returned and reported that the water 

 is very deep, and he saw no trace of the land," said the man. It 

 being a very important undertaking, there was quite a dispute among 

 the people for another errand or messenger (this means that a man is 

 appointed for an important duty). Finally there came forth two water- 

 fowls, with the same features and size, and took a proud stand before 

 the owner of the pipe. "That is the way to feel, and in the long run 

 you will accomplish a great task," said the man to the young men 

 (water-fowls). "Now it is my duty to give notice. You people may 

 know that these two young men will now dive in search of the bottom. 

 Let us all be united in our prayers for their success," said he, in manly 

 voice and with great gesture. So they took deep breaths and dived, 

 leaving ripples on the surface. For two days these two young men 

 were absent. Just after the sun had risen the young men came up, 

 floating on the surface. "Well, here come those young braves, and 

 now we -shall know this day the results," said the man. "We cannot 

 see any signs of land. The water is very deep," said the fowls. 

 These fowls were both exhausted, and their stomachs were quite full 

 of water. 



"You all may hear that these two young men have returned and 

 reported that there are no signs of land and the water is still very 

 deep," said he, coughing a little to attract attention, and at the same 

 time looking around the people. Many others ventured to undertake 

 the perilous task, but careful selections were made. After due con- 

 sideration among the people, three water-fowls, among which was the 

 kingfisher, were appointed, who came forth and stood proudly before 

 the man. "Yes, boys, if you continue with your energy, great joy 

 may follow. I am feeling very proud of your ambition," said the 

 man, smacking his lips together. "You may all know that three 

 young men will now dive in search of land," said he, with much spirit 



