garden-gate. I
do love to see his winsome, cheerful face."

"And he is both brave and kind," answered Richard, clearing his throat
and preparing to deliver an eloquent speech in Song-Sparrowish.

"Now raise your song of gratitude, dear, and sing your very best."

* * * * *

The above little story is founded on a fact recorded in the *_Courier
Journal_.

*A SONG-SPARROW'S GRATITUDE.

It is a rare occurrence for animals in a wild state to select man for a
companion and friend, yet well-authenticated instances where this has
been done are a matter of record. The following incident is vouched
for by a young lady who is a close and accurate observer:

"Last week my brother, a lad of 12, killed a snake which was just in
the act of robbing a song-sparrow's nest. Ever since then the male
sparrow has shown his gratitude to George in a truly wonderful manner.
When he goes into the garden the sparrow will fly to him, sometimes
alighting on his head, at other times on his shoulder, all the while
pouring out a tumultuous song of praise and gratitude. It will
accompany him about the garden, never leaving him until he reaches the
garden gate. George, as you know, is a quiet boy who loves animals,
and this may account in a degree for the sparrow's extraordinary
actions."--_Courier Journal_.

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