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obstruction, since which the old birds go in 

 and out in peace. Sparrows are almost con- 

 sidered as vermin by most people, but when 

 they have their young to feed they must 

 consume an immense quantity of insects and 

 grubs. I am very glad that Agnes liked the 

 tulips, and that you too acknowledged their 

 beauty. 



G. D. L. 



