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the brown oak leaves, and how interesting a sight it 

 was to observe them carrying pieces of fried-out leaf 

 lard from the veranda into their oak groves. The jays 

 also deserve credit for being able to whip the English 

 sparrows. If you find too many crows and jays near 

 your homes, you can easily thin them out or drive them 

 away. 



