Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-27

Zone thing troubles me. What are
we going to do about nest" and he
put up his right claw and scratched bis
head renectively.
"Do about a nest!" echoed his part
ner. "Why. build one. to be surei"
"Ah. my dear, that involves too
much labor for me! II our old nest
could only be moved; but that fear
would be impossible. 1t may seem a
trivial matter to you, Mrs. Redbrcast,
80 /. would to Inc had only your part
to perform. But think Of my endless
journeyings hither and thither, to find
material for new nest! 1t Is too much,
too murh!"
"Wen." replied his wife, after a mo-
ment's thought, "I'll promise to get all
the stuff, if you'll stay ut home and put
II in shape"
"But you're not strong enough, my
dear"
Nonsense! I'm as strong as you,
every bit; so you'll consider the matter
settled"
Il was decided to begin work that
very morning. for Mrs. Redbreast
wisely argued that the sooner the nest
was begun the sooner it would be fin-
ished.
Il don't quite like the position Of
that straw" she mildly suggested, q
few minutes later.
"Pshaw' that's well enough. and I'm
waiting for another. You don't get
them half fast enough"
But that straw will surely be on the
ground If you don't secure it-just see
how 1t to:ters overt"
III you don't IKE my WORK. you can
do II yourself!" and away Mr.. Red
breast flew in pet.
Dear, dear! now he's angry, and
I'm sure I wasn't cross. But what
looking nest this would have been, 20 be
surel I'll strnigh,en Il out"
In short time he returned, bringin
billful Of shTeds.
~ think" said he, perhaps I'd bet
ter procure the material. for It isn't ex.
pected that you would know as we'll a
what TO get"
Mrs. Redbreast vince d little at this
statement, but wisely concluded 1t was
best not to notice 1t, and only said:
"You may bring what you can; but
know where there is some nice fresh
hay. and while l am waiting I'll fly and
pet it."
So. working together. all went well
until the nest was completed. Then
Mrs. Redbreast staid at home. and in =
short time there were five pretty blue
eggs lying snug and warm beneath her
feather. The little wife W US yer, proud
of them. Still. it began TO grow irk-
some to sit on the nest day after day.
and she was often so fretful and cross
that her husband found it much pleas
anter to be rowing over the park than
to sit and listen to complaints from her,
and he remained at home less. Mrs.
Redbreast felt sorely tried.
1T is n shamer she began, one
night, "you can be of having good
time while sit here alone from sunrise
to sunset. think you migh' orce in
while stay home with me-
Indeed. my dear. am Obliged to go
away to get food for you! Pray. what
would become OF you il did not7 I'm
while / have to fly all over the city to
get you nice things to eat-and you are
a great eater. my dear, ii do say it! ]
shouldn't consider it very hard if / could
sit here all day, as you can, with moth.
ing in The world to do. II you were in
sure you have a pretty easy time oft,
my place you might well comp lain. but
try TO be patient, though ] get tired.
very tired indeed. Mrs. Redbreast."
You were not too Tired to attend the
Sunset concert last night, "retorted Mrs.
Redbreast, grimly.
Now, you talk very foo.iihly. II
was necessary for me to be there. Ihad
q prominent part to perform. 1t would
have been entirely out Of place tor me to
refuse. Besides, l don't intend to be
laughed ut for staying home with my
WIFE,"
mo danger OF that at present." re-
piled Mrs. Redbreast, bitterly. /" And,
since you think l have so pleasant a
time, suppose you sit on the nest to-
morrow and give me a little change.
You can keep the eggs warm rs well rs
l, and you will have chance to rest"
Redbreast cooked his head ON on
side. and then rubbed his bcak against
the tree.
Mrs. Redbreast made her preparations
to leave, remarking, 81 shall probably be
gone till after sundown. So good-byel
This arrangement did not please Red
breast. He fretted and tuned for
time. but as there wns nobody to hear
him it soon ceased to be satisfaction.
an get out Of this nest tomorrow"
he thought; and then feeling rather
dull. he tucked his head under his wing
and took nap.
On the following morning. as he:was
planning In his little head n great many
delightful things for the dsy, his wife
asked suddenly:
"How do you enjoy your rest at home.
Do you find doing nothing us pleasant
Is you thought"
st don't know that I've changed my
opinion" he replied, curtly. cts much
the easier part of the two. and l can't
see any reason for your complaints. 1
a twig 10 some confusion. The PROPOSE.
ton rather took him back. He man
aged to offer few weak objections