london:
R. Clay, Sons, and Taylor,
bread street hill, e.c.


to my dear children,
GODFREY AND DOROTHY,
THIS LITTLE STORY IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED
BY THEIR MOTHER.


CONTENTS.

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Chirp the First––Winter[1]
Chirp the Second––Spring[22]
Chirp the Third––Summer[47]
Chirp the Fourth––Autumn[69]

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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The Blackbird on a small white hillock.[4]
The Robin’s Nest.[38]
The Rook.[62]
The Three Friends––the Robin, the Rook, and the Blackbird.[84]