Jenny Wren Arrives 



"I'd rather not talk about them," declared 

 Jenny in a very emphatic way. " 'Way down 

 where we spent the winter some of the feathered 

 folks who live there all the year round wear the 

 brightest and most beautiful suits I've ever seen. 

 They are simply gorgeous. But I've noticed that 

 in times of danger these are the folks dreadful 

 things happen to. You see they simply can't 

 get out of sight. For my part I would far rather 

 be simply and neatly dressed and feel safe than 

 to wear wonderful clothes and never know a 

 minute's peace. Why, there are some families 

 I know of which, because of their beautiful suits, 

 have been so hunted by men that hardly any are 

 left. But gracious, Peter Rabbit, I can't sit here 

 all day talking to you ! I must find out who else 

 has arrived in the Old Orchard and must look my 

 old house over to see if it is fit to live in." 



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