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 him any longer, and their little bills met in a kiss of peace.

"What do you think of that?" said the sparrow, holding out the lump of sugar to her.

"What is it?"

"Taste and see," he answered, holding it up to her mouth.

"Oh, how delicious!" she exclaimed, biting off a few grains.

"You see your husband does think of you when he's away on business," said the sparrow tenderly.

"Let us have a bite!" called out the baby sparrows vociferously.

So the mother bird bit off a piece for each one, and then promised them they should have the rest the next day.

"They don't know their own father, the poor dears!" said the little mother.

"It's a shame," answered the sparrow. "Hallo, young ones!" he said, whistling