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THE SCARLET TANAGER. 
the trouble of bringing them up thus far, they 
do not think it fair that they should have 
further care with them, and that, during the 
remainder of their stay, they had better live 
by themselves. The young birds, taking the 
hint, soon leave their parents, who, with this 
care off their minds, have nothing to do but 
enjoy themselves. This they do, wandering 
in the groves and forests, singing and listen- 
ing to the songs of their friends and neighbors, 
and living on the abundance that kind Nature 
has provided for them. Early in September, 
when the nights grow cool, they begin to 
move in their southern flight ; and soon they 
arrive at their beautiful home in the tropics, 
where they are joined by their young ones and 
friends, and where they pass the winter in the 
enjoyment of the comforts and luxuries that 
in such scenes abound. 
