CHAPTER V. 
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T HE children’s interest in birds was increasing 
daily, and as Mr. Kyle had given their gov- 
erness free access to his well-stocked library, there 
were plenty of books at hand that illustrated the 
subject with their beautifully-colored plates, and 
from which Miss Harson frequently read such de- 
scriptions and stories as she thought would interest 
her little pupils. 
The books most in request at these evening talks 
were Audubon’s Birds of America and Wilson’s 
American Ornithology , with smaller ones that were 
often varied, as they served to furnish a striking 
story. The children declared that Miss Harson 
always picked out the very prettiest ones, and the 
young teacher felt quite encouraged by the success 
of her plan. 
“We haven’t heard anything about Cock Robin 
yet,” said little Edith, who seemed to cling to her 
one acquaintance among the feathered tribe. 
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