5O More Tales of the Birds 



down the lane, hastened to open the gate and 

 welcome Gwenny's father and mother. 



Gwenny looked up at the Martin's nest and 

 nodded her thanks ; and then she too ran to 

 the gate, and seizing her father with both hands, 

 danced him down the garden, and told him she 

 had made a promise, which he must help her 

 to keep. It was an hour before they came in 

 again, looking as if they had greatly enjoyed 

 themselves. Aunt Charlotte had gone home 

 again, and the snails were left in peace. And 

 as the Martin flew out of his nest, and saw 

 Gwenny and her father watching him, he knew 

 that the promise would be kept. 



