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20 thousands, by tens and hundred of thousands, up to the islands almost to the pole. A few might have been netted there or snared and then let go; and this one, at least, might have been shot in the south."

She looked down again to the wild bird in the box.

Her brother shook his head. "It is not possible!" he convinced himself. "No, it's not."

"You mean no one can tell! You can't! It's all so wonderful you don't know yourself what to think."

Geoff gathered up the box and carefully took the little scrap of waterproof silk and the letter.

"Price is here," he explained. "He came with me. He's got good sense. Let's talk it over with him."

"I'll come in a minute," Margaret said; and her brother went out.