WILD PASTURES 



or here, he will practise it now and then 

 in that soft, sweet undertone which you 

 would not believe of a catbird, and be 

 ready to send it forth in jubilant peals 

 when his strong wings bring him back 

 again next May. My bluebirds may 

 winter with him; and if they do I have 

 hopes that he may persuade them to try 

 my pear-tree box once more next spring. 



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