54 NOVEMBER 



But then, he sometimes eats a caterpillar 

 too. 



If it were not for the English sparrow, some 

 people would never see a bird. 



" So here is to his good health, and all his 

 family'sc 



" May they live long, and prosper/' 



THE SPARROW'S NEST. 



Nay, only look what I have found ! 

 A sparrow's nest upon the ground ; 

 A sparrow's nest, as you may see, 

 Blown out of yonder old elm tree. 



And what a medley thing it is ! 

 I never saw a nest like this, 

 Not neatly wove with tender care, 

 Of silvery moss and shining hair ; 



But put together, odds and ends, 

 Picked up from enemies and friends ; 

 See, bits of thread, and bits of rag, 

 Just like a little rubbish-bag ! 



Ho WITT. 



