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True,” said Chick, and we will visit him 
at once.” At these words, the' whole party 
flew to the spring in the swamp, where they 
left Woodcock and the widow, the evening 
before. They found them apparently on the 
best of terms with each other. 
And so you are going on a trip north?” 
said Woodcock, when they had told him their 
determination. Well, I wish you a pleasant 
journey, and a happy return. As for this 
good soul,” said he, regarding the widow W. 
with admiration, she has consented .to unite 
her lot with mine, and, when you return, you 
will doubtless find us with four little Wood- 
cocks ” — 
Oh ! Mr. W., how can you ? ” expostulated 
the widow, blushing to the eyes, and trembling 
with bashful emotion. 
Well, good-by, both of you,” said Chick, 
noticing her embarrassment, and trying to 
relieve it. We must be off: take good care 
of yourselves, and give our regards to neigh- 
bor Grouse.” 
“ Good-by,” said Woodcock, and exchan- 
