The Bird’s Nest.
Do you see how carefully and how curiously this bird has built its nest? Do you see how neatly it is tied to the tall grass? how nicely it is rounded? how well it is bound together?
This bird has taken a deal of pains to build its nest, and do you not think it would be cruel to destroy it?
The nest is a place where the little bird and its mate expect to hatch their young ones; where they expect to shelter them, feed them, and bring them up, till they can fly away and take care of themselves.
How sad would the little birds be if any one should come along and carry away their pretty home, and destroy all their hopes and happiness!
Would not your father and mother be sorry, if any cruel person should come and destroy their house? Why then shall boys and girls destroy the houses of the pretty birds?