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THE BROWN THRUSHES: 
as you do your real parents ; as for us, we 
think we have had care enough with children 
this year ; and we mean to enjoy some of the 
comforts that a bountiful nature has scattered 
so generously about us.” 
At this point the judge, who had, until now, 
permitted the audience to have full license in 
their congratulations with the Thrushes, or- 
dered silence in the court, and soon all were 
quiet and expectant. Red Owl then addressed 
the jury, in the following language : — 
Birds of the Jury : the evidence of Night 
Hawk, which is unquestionable, has so com- 
pletely established the innocence of the defend- 
ants in this suit that I think it is not necessary 
for me to make a formal charge, but you will 
return a verdict such as the facts of the case 
demand. I presume you have determined 
already in your own minds as to how you 
will decide ; if so. Birds of the Jury, I rec- 
ommend that you at once signify your con- 
victions.” 
‘‘Your Honor,” said the foreman of the 
jury, “ we have consulted among ourselves, 
