“O yes, certainly,” said the jackdaw,

“That must follow, of course, I have thought;

Though I never before building saw,

I guess’d that, without being taught.”

“More moss, more straw, and feathers, I place

In this manner,” continued the pie.

“Yes, no doubt, madam, that is the case;

Though no builder myself, so thought I.”

Whatever she taught them beside,