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somewhat plaintive, but it is a spirited deliver- 

 ance, very expressive, and most pleasing, and 

 coming as it does when the wood choir is 

 hushed, it is highly appreciated. 



Solitary in his habits, the Robin can bear no 

 rival near, and will fight to the death for his 

 particular bit of ground. The Robin will be found 

 in the most out-of-the-way places, but never 

 very far from man's residence. He chums with 



