BIRD WORLD. 



WHY ROBIN DID NOT SING IN THE SOUTH. 



If I ever tried a note 

 Something rose within my throat. 



'T was because my heart was true 

 To the north and springtime new ; 



My mind's eye a nest could see 

 In yon old forked apple tree ! 



Edith Thomas. 



— ~"_^ 5C:i\r 



Fig. 2. 



Robin. 



They 'll come again to the apple tree, — 



Robin and all the rest, — 

 When the orchard branches are fair to see 



In the snow of blossoms dressed, 

 And the prettiest thing in the world will be 

 The building of the nest. 



Mks. M, E. Sangster. 



