The Calcutta Review, Volumes 134-435University of Calcutta, 1912 |
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Page 116
... birds that are said to mate for life , a most worthy trait I am sure . They are most of them as sociable as young curates and— ” 66 To be sure and as fond of afternoon teas , as for Instance the pair which find it always convenient to ...
... birds that are said to mate for life , a most worthy trait I am sure . They are most of them as sociable as young curates and— ” 66 To be sure and as fond of afternoon teas , as for Instance the pair which find it always convenient to ...
Page 117
... bird and flew again to the roof , where he preened his feathers and told them it was a pity they couldn't see the humour of a little practical joke ; then turning his head and cocking his eye , as if he were looking at them through a ...
... bird and flew again to the roof , where he preened his feathers and told them it was a pity they couldn't see the humour of a little practical joke ; then turning his head and cocking his eye , as if he were looking at them through a ...
Page 118
... bird society , the handsome villains of bird tragedy , fond of display and bright colours - the gaudy necktie and ... birds . But they are thieves and knaves and incessant breeders of strife for all that . " " You certainly do give ...
... bird society , the handsome villains of bird tragedy , fond of display and bright colours - the gaudy necktie and ... birds . But they are thieves and knaves and incessant breeders of strife for all that . " " You certainly do give ...
Page 120
... birds ? The beauty and talents seem to be monopolized by the men of bird- society , while their wives are plain bodies with all the responsibility of housekeeping and the care of the family . " " Indeed yes . There is the paradise ...
... birds ? The beauty and talents seem to be monopolized by the men of bird- society , while their wives are plain bodies with all the responsibility of housekeeping and the care of the family . " " Indeed yes . There is the paradise ...
Page 122
... birds to hover about her palanquin to protect her from the sun's rays . All the birds came and flying along above her made a most effective screen - all but the hoopoos who refused to obey the king's command . When they were called into ...
... birds to hover about her palanquin to protect her from the sun's rays . All the birds came and flying along above her made a most effective screen - all but the hoopoos who refused to obey the king's command . When they were called into ...
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