THE ROBINS GO A-TRAVELLING 



far as sociability was concerned he insisted 

 on the canary's strict observance of a sort 

 of Mason and Dixon's line, the location of 

 which was determined by my exclusive lit- 

 tle autocrat. 



Jenny was delighted to have something 

 to mother, and she took the little creature 

 under her wing almost literally; yet not 

 quite, for when, at roosting times, he would 

 try to creep under her feathers, she disci- 

 plined him mildly, and he soon learned that, 

 although he was welcome to snuggle up to 

 her side, he must not attempt greater liber- 

 ties. Dickie was allowed to sit up late on 

 two or three occasions, yet he was always 

 caged for the night. It was an easy matter 

 to secure him, especially when 'he was 

 drowsy, by placing the top of his cage over 

 him. 



The house, or to give it its full dignity of 

 title, the manse, stood on a hillside, and 



