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Three Young Crnsoes 



AYhen the season arrived for these birds to return 

 to their northern homes, those that were in cages 

 were set free and allowed to go with the rest. The 



Fig. 57. Caged birds for sale in Mexico City. The Indians buy them 



eagerly. 



children were themselves prisoners and would glad- 

 ly have flown home with the birds. 



"Why not let them carry a message to our friends.^" 



