60 BUSH DAYS 



Nothing could be more cosy and restful than he, as he sits 

 on the point of an aloe or a sharp stick, with his feathers fluffed 

 out, looking as soft as the answer that turneth away wrath. 

 Xo bird is more joyous, as he chases playfully after a brother, 

 at times fearlessly darting within a few inches of your face. 

 All through the winter months, when other birds are silent or 



The embodiment of peace and good temper J- R - 



JACKY WINTER 



skulking, his voice may be heard from the tree tops, proclaim- 

 ing joyously that the world is " sweeter, sweeter, sweeter." 

 That is his message in life, and no matter what the weather 

 may be he calls it forth, and to many a world-weary heart his 

 glad voice comes, bringing a message of hope and courage. 



