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nest it is. She always dove into a certain apple 

 tree and from it flitted to another and another, 

 and so eluded and tantalized us. Many a laugh 

 we had over it. Yet not a little provoked. But 

 here it is and we forgive her for protecting her 

 nest and birdlings. 



These October days, so beautiful and rich in 

 visons and experience, how we enjoy them, 

 would we could hold them here for a few more 

 weeks. But the order of Nature moves on and 

 we are content and shall make the passing days 

 yield all they can of rest and refreshment and 

 inspiration. 



