THE ROBINS GO A-TRAVELLING 



and rest. Mr. Chupes, who might be relied 

 upon to do the right thing and not attempt 

 to fly about, was allowed to come out of his 

 cage on two or three occasions, and the 

 applause that greeted his appearance was 

 most enthusiastic. 



On my travels with the birds I always 

 selected the most inconspicuous corners, 

 but in spite of all my precautions it was 

 almost impossible to avoid observation. 

 Notoriety even was my portion at 

 times. 



" There's a bird in this car, and he's not 

 caged either," I heard one passenger re- 

 mark to another on the occasion of Chupes' 

 first appearance. 



" Where is he? " in a tone of incredulity. 



" On that lady's shoulder; and listen! 

 I'm sure I heard him sing." 



And so the news passed from one to 

 another and, as a natural result, all travel- 



