The Bluebird 



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When the arrangements were completed, I waited 

 for the house to be occupied. By March twentieth it 

 had been inspected by many bluebirds, but none had 

 decided to remain. Through the apparatus I had 



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the pleasure of hstening to bluebird conversations 

 such as I had never heard before. As the birds were 

 house hunting their notes were at times very spirited, 

 and their quick movements were plainly indicative of 

 excitement. 



