The Duck 



The tame Duck, although now in humble circum- 

 stances, conies of a most respectable family. She is 

 first cousin to the wild duck, who is much sought 

 after at certain seasons, and among her more distant 

 relations are the lordly swan and the graceful flamingo. 

 As a swimmer and diver the tame Duck has very few 

 equals among feathered folk. Even as a duckling 

 she does not require a single swimming-lesson, but at 

 the first sight of water plunges boldly in and begins 

 hunting for worms and other delicacies. 



