The Burgess Bird Book for Children 



without stopping, and I should think they would 

 be tired to death when they arrive. We rest 

 whenever we are tired, and just follow along be- 

 hind Mistress Spring, keeping far enough behind 

 so that if she has to turn back we will not get 

 caught by Jack Frost. It gives us time to get 

 our new suits on the way. You know everybody 

 expects you to have new things when you return 

 home. How do you like my new suit, Peter?" 

 Jenny bobbed and twisted and turned to show it 

 off. It was plain to see that she was very proud 

 of it. 



"Very much," replied Peter. "I am very fond 

 of brown. Brown and gray are my favorite 

 colors." You know Peter's own coat is brown 

 and gray. 



"That is one of the most sensible things I have 

 heard you say," chattered Jenny Wren. "The 

 more I see of bright colors the better I like brown. 

 It always is in good taste. It goes well with almost 

 everything. It is neat and it is useful. If there 

 is need of getting out of sight in a hurry you can 

 do it if you wear brown. But if you wear bright 

 colors it isn't so easy. I never envy anybody 

 who happens to have brighter clothes than mine. 

 I've seen dreadful things happen all because of 

 wearing bright colors." 



"What?" demanded Peter. 

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