THE MAGPIE. 
armed with a broom. One of the servants 
having neglected this precaution was actu- 
ally found sitting down on the stones to 
protect her ankles, the magpie triumph- 
antly pacing round her, until aid was 
brought, and the bird driven away. But 
to little boys and girls the magpie showed 
no mercy, springing out of its hiding place, 
and chasing them completely along the 
garden walk. 
