102 DECEMBER 



That would not suit us. 

 But then we are not trees. 



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Look at the bird on the other page. 



See what a fine dress she has. 



How soft and light it is ! 



It will not be too heavy to carry as she flies. 



It will help her to fly. 



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 Now look at the fish. 



His dress is not of feathers. 



They would get wet and heavy in the water. 



Dress a fish in 

 feathers. 



What would be- 

 come of him ? 

 A fish's dress is made of hard, shiny scales. 

 They lap over. 

 The water cannot get in. 

 They are oiled. 



No wonder the fish can slip easily through 

 the water. 



His body can bend easily in swimming. 

 How could he have a better dress ? 

 And yet what could a bird do with a fish's 

 dress ? 



