86 Jack and the Ostrich. 



"Yes," said the ostrich, "our wing and tail 

 feathers are the plumes that the ladies wear in 

 their hats. I must go now. Good-bye, Jack." 



Just then Jack heard a noise. He awoke with 

 a start. " Well," said he, " I have had a fine talk 

 with Mr. Ostrich, and learned many things about 

 him. 



"My book tells me a queer thing about these 

 birds. When they wish to hide, they bury their 

 heads in the sand. They seem to think that 

 they cannot be seen, because they cannot see. 

 They are often caught because of this." 



