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THE LEGEND OF OPECHEE 



THE Robin's nest was in the apple tree, so that 

 he was near at hand when his name was called. 

 He had rather an awkward manner, and his speak- 

 ing voice was harsh in comparison to his singing, 

 and he seemed embarrassed also at having to talk 

 to so large a company, and at a loss where to 

 begin. 



Tommy- Anne quickly put him at his ease by 

 exclaiming : . " You dear fat thing ! I'm always 

 so glad to see you, for you are one of my cheer- 

 ful birds, you know." 



" Am I really," said the Robin, looking pleased ; 

 "but what are your cheerful birds?" And all 

 the others seemed anxious to know. 



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