"Isn't that funny," said little Jimmie, who had heard all that was said.
"Papa," said Maggie, "won't you tell us some more about the swallows?"
"Shall I tell you a swallow story?" he asked.
"O yes, do, do," all the children said.
"Then you must all sit down, and be very still."
CHAPTER V.
THE SWALLOW STORY.