The San Francisco call., 1910-05-15
BY FRED NJ. RICE

glimmering through the trees, birds
or rather bird people, as / am telling
about birds flew back and forth among
the trees. Mr. Bluejay, the only store
keeper in this aerial township, was just
remarking to a neighbor on the fine
weather, when zpp bing! and a rock
came crashing through the trees. 1t
almost killed Mr. Bluejay with fright.
He lodged into his house as fast as he
could, and fell on the floor unconscious
When Mr.. Bluejay awoke he found
two officers of the law, Mr.. Hawk and
brother, standing over him and sprink-
ling dew from leaves on his head. He
jumped up, thanked them for their
kindness and then told them his expe-
rience Not knowing whence the rock
came the hawks had to go and hunt up
its source.
After awhile the door opened and Mr.
Sparrow, who had some hopes of being
Miss Canary's mate, flew in to visit for
a moment. He carried some linseed as
a present to Miss Canary. During the
visit he was told what had happened to
Mr.. Bluejay earlier in the morning. He
expressed a hope that the culprits be
caught and spanked, and then he flew
away. AS he neared the cottage or
nest of Miss Canary he heard her sing
ing one of the latest songs of the VIII
lage.
She stopped when she saw Mr.. Spar
row coming.
II never heard such beautiful sing
ing, Miss Canary Mr.. Sparrow called
to her.
Thank you, Mr. Sparrow am much
obliged to you. Oh. thank you, Mr..
me this linseed," said the maiden.
Pooh. Pooh! A mere trifie. But I
hope Mr.. Lark has not been here yet
has lls Miss Canary?'
He said this because Mr.. Lark was
in hopes of winning Miss Canary him
self.
Zipp. Bang, Biff Another rock flew
on it's way of destruction. Miss Cana
ry's cottage jumped up into the air.
split in the center and fell to pieces on
the ground. Miss Canary and Mr.. Spar
row flew to a high branch, where they
lay hidden from below.
1t was well they did, for from the
sounds underneath another messenger
Of death would soon be on it's way.
"AW! can't-che shoot straight yet?'
a voice was just saying.
That's all right. Keep quiet, or
you'll get shot voice replied
Look. Look Hit him. Hit him.
OWN! What beauty" These ejacu-
lations were caused by the sudden ap-
pearance of Mr.. Sparrow, flying for all
he was worth to the police court.
rock was sent after him, but Mr. Spar
rows sudden appearance had the ad-
vantage of a good start, and he con-
tinued on his way unharmed. AS he
flew past Mr.. Lark's house he heard
loud laugh, not one of mirth. but or a
sneering and contemptuous nature. Mr..
Sparrow also noticed that the rock had
gone dangerously near Mr.. Whippoor-
Wills little dwelling.
At last he arrived at the court and
burst into the room with such sudden
ness that the judge ordered him tied
up But his story was soon told, and
Judge Eagle, followed by four hawks
and Mr. Sparrow, flew out OF the door
in search of the woudbe murderers
Mr. Sparrow made his way to Miss
Canary's place, where he found her
crying, and in every way known to
women expressing her sorrow over
the loss of her cottage. But Just
then Mrs. Linnet arrived and offered
home and food to Miss Canary which
was readily accepted. AS they We're
parting a messenger came from the
village, hunting for Mr., Sparrow The
latter had to leave the two ladies and
start back to the village, wondering
what the judge wanted him for
In the village he found a crowd Of
people and number of policemen,