24 THE STllIKE AT SHANE'S. 



and the merciless guns of both Shane and his sou are 

 popping away at us all the time." 



"That being the ease, all birds that destroy trouble- 

 some insects are admitted to the convention," said 

 Dobbin. 



There being no more speakers, Dobbin said the con- 

 vention would take a recess for five minutes, and go 

 down to the brook and get a drink, after which they 

 would discuss the matter as to the best and most con- 

 venient remedy for the evils existing on the farm. 



