26 THE ROMANCE OF EVERIFARM 



more accurate in their information before accusing 

 me of such things," concluded Jack. 



"I will tell them as soon as they come north about 

 this, and we will set this matter right," said Cock 

 Robin, as he hurried over to the freshly plowed gar- 

 den to get a mess of worms for his dinner. 



"The idea!" mused Jack to himself. 



However, Jack never did deny the charge, but he 

 had laid the blame on Slippery in such a subtle man- 

 ner that it was accepted by his accusers. The birds 

 decided later that they would keep a close watch on 

 Slippery during the summer but, nevertheless. Jack 

 would come in for his share of attention. 



The next few weeks saw the big lawn begin to 

 bloom. The tulips, crocuses, and jonquils all added 

 their bright colors to that of the green gi^ass, all the 

 birds had now arrived, and the mornings became a 

 great festival of song. About this time the big 

 farm welcomed a much needed rain. It commenced 

 with a gentle shower, then settled into a general 

 downpour. 



"This is just the day I have been looking for," 

 said Jack as he ran down to the ground. 



Moving with the assurance of one who has had 

 his program in mind for some time. Jack ran over to 

 the old walnut tree under which he had a great quan- 



