The Parrot 



Until he is caught, put in a cage, and taught to say 

 " Pretty Polly", the Parrot leads a very pleasant life. 

 His home is usually in the very hot regions of the 

 earth, where he makes a pretty picture with his bright 

 plumage, flitting about in the dense forests with scores 

 and hundreds of his friends. He lives upon fruit and 

 honey, and when he is not feeding he is chattering 

 and screeching. Even if his neighbour is pounced 

 upon by a tree-snake or a four-footed enemy his grief 

 and alarm only last for a few minutes. One parrot 

 is never missed among so many. 



