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Concord, Mass.
1916.

  Although unknown to ever quarrel with other
inmates of the aviary the Guinea-he often did so with
those of the larger poultry yard, sometimes attacking them
most viciously, perhaps without much if any evident
provocation. On such occasions the Goose always hastened
to her aid with wide-spread wings and loud outcry.
Thus assailed by both no Plymouth Rock hen, however
big and sturdy, could hope to escape a sound drubbing
unless by quick retreat. Even a veteran rooster of that
breed, truculent and domineering as befitted an overlord of
the harem, was once made to share liberally in such
punishment when trying to safeguard one of his wives
from it. He, indeed, was finally driven into a remote
corner of the yard and remained there moping for the
next half hour, pitifully humiliated in spirit and perhaps
also suffering bodily pain - for the Goose could strike hard with
both bill and wings when so inclined.