THE SWALLOW 



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panion and to 

 make it known to the 

 others. For all 'at once 

 they set to work. One after 

 another flew swiftly to the 

 knot and gave it a blow 

 with her bill in the same spot. 

 In about half an hour the string 

 was broken and the prisoner set 

 at liberty. The swallows re- 

 mained about the place until 

 evening, flying about and chatter- 

 ing as if congratulating them- 

 selves upon the success of their maneuver." 



The summer passes, and at last the gentle 

 little birds, whom we have learned to love, 



