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the Bahama Islands from which he had probably been 
blown, I do not know; but I do know that he wasa happy 
‘little bird when he eseaped from his confinement, and as 
‘if trying to express his gratitude he perched on a limb ne 
‘ the house and sang a little song of joy. 
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