Dick, to his parents' great sorrow, had expressed little sympathy for his brother and sister, and had never once visited them, though he gave as a reason that he feared himself being captured. He was joined now almost wholly to Mrs. Bill's family, and seldom returned to his parents' nest.
CHAPTER VII.
THE RESTORED ROBINS.
One morning, Mr. Robin, his wife, and Molly, came, as usual, to the cottage for crumbs. They were very much excited, and hopped hurriedly about the room, flapping their wings and jerking their tails incessantly.
"What can they want?" exclaimed Annie. "There is something the matter, I am sure."
Grandpa gazed thoughtfully at them, and then said, "The little one has never been as cheerful since the loss of her companions; perhaps they are intending to leave this part of the country."
"O, I hope not!" exclaimed Annie, almost ready to cry. "I should miss them dreadfully."