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James Minturn over the telephone, "is
there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better
than at another?"
"Morning, Mrs. Minturn; five, the latest. At that time one hears the full
chorus, and sees the perfect beauty. Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were
not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
"I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the
protest.
"It is almost unearthly sights and sounds to which you are going,"
answered Leslie. "And be sure you wear suitable clothing."
"What do you call suitable clothing?"
"High heavy shoes," said Leslie, "short stout skirts."
"As if I had such things!" laughed Mrs. Minturn.
"Let me send you something of mine," offered Leslie. "I've enough for
two."
"You're not figuring on really going in one of those awful places, are
you?" questioned Mrs. Minturn.
"Surely!" cried Leslie. "The birds won't sing to an automobile. And you
wouldn't miss seeing such flowers on their stems as you saw at Lowry's for
any money.


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