The Constant Singers 



Yellow-throated Vireo. There isn't the least 

 chance of mistaking him." 



"Is he a singer, too ?" asked Peter. 



"Of course," replied Jenny. "Every one of 

 that blessed family loves the sound of his own 

 voice. It's a family trait. Sometimes it just 

 makes my throat sore to listen to them all day long. 

 A good thing is good, but more than enough of a 

 good thing is too much. That applies to gossiping 

 just as well as to singing and I've wasted more time 

 on you than I've any business to. Now hop along, 

 Peter, and don't bother me any more to-day." 



Peter hopped. 



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