and near and she had been slighted. Why, she
could not guess. At last the truth slipped out—
one ani all thought she talked too much. Madame
Magpie felt very badly about it, but she decided to
keep perfectly zuiet; make no fuss, and see if a
time would not come when she might punish these
folks who called themselves her friends.

At last Madame Magpie decided to give a feast,
and to let these folks wha thought she talked too
much see how much she realty could talk.

At last the day and hour arrived and the guests
came in crowds, The little hostess had spared no
pains in securing all sorts of good things, and when
all were come and had taken their places, and were
ready to enjoy the feast, the Madame’s fun began.
She commenced chattering at such a lively rate that
the guests were almost distracted. She rattled on,”
and on, and on, her voice growing louder and shriller
every minute, until one by one the animals rushed
away almost deafened by the Magpie’s shrieks.

Not one was brave enough to stay, and although
the Magpie’s throat was raw, she was revenged.