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Show Correcting Uncle John Uncle John was explaining to his little nieces the mysteries of bird migration. He described how the swallows and martins come from far-off lands in early summer, and return to warmer climates when autumn comes along. Little Phyllis was very Interested. "Do all the birds go away?" she asked. "No, dear," replied uncle. "Only a few of them." "Does the robin go?" "No. dear," answered uncle. "The robin Just gets himself a new red waistcoat and stays." There was a long pause, and then Phyllis said, thoughtfully: "I don't think that's right. Uncle John. I've seen heaps of robins wearing red waistcoats, but never one with stays !" Boston Globe. |