BIRDS. 
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asserted, that if a pair be put into a cage, and one 
happen to die, the other will not survive it. 
132. It is very common in this country and in 
Europe. It arrives at the North early in the spring, 
and departs about the first of September. It rears 
only one brood in this country, but in warmer cli- 
mates it is supposed to breed several times in the 
course of the year. 
THE GOLDFINCH. 
133. The Goldfinch is almost universally known, 
and is admired for the melody of its note, and the 
beauty of its colours. 
134. It is gentle in its nature ; soon becomes 
reconciled to captivity, when it shows great intelli- 
gence, and may easily be taught a variety of enter- 
taining tricks. In solitude it takes great delight in 
viewing its own image in a mirror. 
Where is the Turtle Dove found 1 
Give a description of the Goldfinch. 
