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through the weft of song ; Carolina wrens are 

 having a vocal revel ; cardinal grossbeaks and 

 meadow-larks are fluting ; the nuthatches furnish 

 the alto for the anthem ; a song spanow plays 

 several variations on his harp, and a brown thrush 

 breaks forth in so rich a strain that he must be 

 awarded the palm in the winged orchestra." 



