"What?"

"A pigeon."

"Where?"

"Up yonder!—and I declare! It is yours, Redbud."

"Mine?"

"Yes—see! he is sweeping nearer—pretty pigeon!"

"Oh—now I see him—but it is a mere speck; what clear sight you have!"

Verty smiled.

"The fact is, I was brought up in the woods," he said.

"I know; but can you recognize—?"