196 BIRDS OF THE PLAINS 



the phrase it is desired to teach the bird, and placed 

 quite close to the parrot's cage, which should be covered 

 up. A word of warning to those who try this up-to- 

 date method of instruction. Polly's lesson should not 

 last much longer than ten minutes, and only one a day 

 be given ; otherwise the poor bird may get brain fever. 



